February is the start of Black History Month and since we're all readers here, what better way to celebrate than by reading books that are centered and revolve around strong African American people/characters. This list is compiled of fiction and non-fiction books. I challenge you to read at least 5 books from this list and let me know what you think.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X and Alex Haley
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neil Hurston
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Assata by Assata Shakur
The Assassination of Fred Hampton by Jeffery Haas
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
I'm Not Dying With You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity In a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
Native Son by Richard Wright
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
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