2024 Summer Reading List: 7 Black-Authored Books You Should Add

"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett - A riveting tale exploring race, identity, and the complexities of family bonds in the American South.

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"Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid - Delve into themes of race, privilege, and social dynamics through the lens of a young Black babysitter and her employer.

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"Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James - Embark on an epic African-inspired fantasy journey filled with magic, mythology, and breathtaking adventure.

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"The Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates - Witness a powerful narrative of slavery, resistance, and the supernatural as a young man discovers his extraordinary gifts.

"Red at the Bone" by Jacqueline Woodson - Explore the intergenerational complexities of race, class, and family in this lyrical and profound novel.

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"Transcendent Kingdom" by Yaa Gyasi - Follow a Ghanaian immigrant family in Alabama as they grapple with faith, science, and addiction in this poignant exploration of the immigrant experience.

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"Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi - Trace the lineage of two half-sisters through centuries of Ghanaian and American history, offering a profound meditation on the legacies of slavery and colonialism.

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