Get Lit! Celebrating the Environment with ‘Wild Life’ and More Books by Black Authors this April
Written by Michael Saponara on April 2, 2024
Spring is here, and the smell of fresh new books is in the air! In celebration of Earth Month, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant shares her experiences of traveling the path unknown in Wild Life: Fiding My Purpose in an Untamed World. Bakari Sellers’ The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now is a must-read for a powerful exploration of social justice. And Alua Arthur, a death doula, teachs us how to enjoy life more while we’re living it. Dive into these books by Black authors this April.
Wild Life: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed World
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant (April 2)
Black female wildlife ecologist Dr. Wynn-Grant, host of Mutual of ‘Omaha’s Wild Kingdom,’ shares her life journey, from an urban childhood in California and Virginia to her adventures and explorations in some of the world’s most rugged and remote locales. The world is truly her oyster.
Price: $30
A Crown of Stories: The Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison
Carole Boston Weatherford (April 2)
From her voracious reading as a little girl to the stories she published that touched hearts, the legacy of Toni Morrison is explored and exalted in this engaging biography.
Price: $20
Rolling: Blackness and Mediated Comedy
Alfred L. Martin, Jr. (April 2)
In this first collection of essays dedicated to Blackness and comedy, several distinct voices from stage and media delve into African American humor across film, television, digital media and stand-up. It’s Black comedy working within, outside and around culture.
Price: $30
While We Were Burning
Sara Koffi (April 16)
The death of a best friend. The hiring of a much-needed personal assistant also facing loss. Two women’s seemingly separate lives are entwined as both try to solve their mysteries, delivering a powerful intersection of race, class, female friendship and the devastating consequences of everyday actions.
Price: $25
Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End
Alua Arthur (April 16)
A death doula helps us understand the end to live a better life while we’re in it in this deeply transformative memoir.
Price: $26
Ebony G. Patterson
Joanna Groarke, Karenna Gore, Abra Lee and Seph Rodney (April 23)
The Jamaican-born artist’s colorful tapestries and garden-inspired installations created out of faux flowers, glitter, sequins, fabric, toys, beads, jewelry and other embellishments, which have come to life at The New York Botanical Garden, are shared in this gorgeous coffee table book.
Price: $45
The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now
Bakari Sellers (April 23)
Sellers, the CNN anchor who’s emotional dialogue about George Floyd’s murder that touched millions, continues to examine how national politics and policies deeply impact the Black community in this In this powerful and persuasive book.
Price: $30
Food Family Repeat-Recipes for Making Every Day a Celebration (April 30)
Keyshawn Hudson
Culinary internet sensation “Chef Keysh” dives into his Jamaican heritage to craft inspired remixes of classic dishes that are beginner friendly and family approved.
Price: $30
We Refuse to Be Silent: Women’s Voices on Justice for Black Men
Angela P. Dodson (April 30)
Bringing together the voices of more than 35 accomplished women writers on the topic of violence and injustice against Black men, this book shines a new light on the injustices and dangers our men face daily.
Price: $30
One of Us Knows: A Thriller
Alyssa Cole (April 16)
‘The New York Times’ bestselling author of ‘When No One Is Watching’ delivers a new thriller. A caretaker of a historic estate finds herself trapped on an island with a murderer—and the ghosts of her past.
