#BlackoutTuesday

 I haven’t the energy to be witty or profound or charming or even outraged today. So, I’m just going to list some Black authors, bloggers, and bookstagrammers you should read/follow. I’ve also included some resources (databases) where you can find more Black authors (and other diverse books). To quote Robert Justice, the host of the Crime Writers of Color podcast, “Diversify your bookshelves.”

Kellye Garrett
Tracy Clark
Cheryl Head
S.A. Cosby
V.M. Burns
Delia Pitts
Abby L. Vandiver/Abby Collette
Patricia Sargeant
Esme Addison
John Vercher
Rachel Howzell Hall
Attica Locke
Chester Himes
Rudolph Fisher
Walter Mosley
Nikki Dolson
Cate Holahan
G.G. Wynter
Tamika Christy
Kwei Quartey
Oyinkan Braithwaite
Leye Adenle
Angela Makholwa

On Instagram
@Krissythewhimsy
@SicilyJoy
@WOCReads
@ReaderMonica
@Browngirlreading
@Blackgirlreading
@Book_girl_magic
@blackgirlthatreads

Databases
We Need Diverse Books (https://diversebooks.org/resources/where-to-find-diverse-books/)
Crime Writers of Color (https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/books)
I Found This Great Book: Black Mystery Authors Directory (https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/black-mystery-authors-directory/)
Sisters in Crime: Frankie’s List (https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/FrankiesList)

Blog:
Dru’s Book Musings (https://drusbookmusing.com/)

Why not buy a book by a Black author from a Black-owned bookstore? Here’s a list:
https://afrotech.com/10-black-owned-online-bookstores-to-support-while-at-home

Finally, an organization that’s more true crime than crime fiction: The Black and Missing Foundation. Black people who go missing often don’t get the media attention they deserve, attention that might help find them. This organization aims to change that by spotlighting Black missing persons. Follow them on Instagram: @blackandmissingfdn

Please share other Black authors, bloggers, bookstagrammers, databases, and bookstores in the comments.

#blackouttuesday #amplifymelanatedvoices

Comments

[Alexia]

Two more authors
Eleanor Taylor Bland
Barbara Neely

[Shawn E Simmons]

I would add authors Frankie Y. Bailey, Jonathan Brown and Gary Phillips. All super talented and wonderful people.