The Message
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
In a three-part story that takes place in Senegal, South Carolina, and Palestine, Coates discusses the importance of a storyteller’s undying, healthy relationship to the truth.
Sh+aguar, The Night Huntress
by Sandhi Smalls Santini (B.A. ’79)
In a race to save humanity, Kitt Kougar, a woman who becomes infused with the DNA of a “melanistic jaguar,” takes on life saving responsibilities.
The Adventures of Lailabean: A Journey of Discovery
by Jamia Furbush (M.S.w. ’10 and Laila Smith
Little Lailabean journeys through North America to discover how the diverse offerings can shape her into an adventurous, bright young girl ready to take on the world.
I See U
by Raina Ford (student)
A book for children with siblings who have an illness or disability. Join Leah on her journey at camp I See U where she meets new friends, learns ways to cope with her feelings, and discovers the talents which make her special.
Cherry Blossom Blues
by Marla-Tiye Vieira (B.A. ’91)
The love story of two men in 1920s Washington D.C. during the Harlem Renaissance as the Spanish Flu rages and American Prohibition, World War I, and the rising threats of future fascism loom large.
Between the Night and Its Music
by A.B. Spellman (B.A. ’56)
Jazz critic and poet A.B. Spellman’s latest collection of poems are sensual selections that explore the relationship between Black collective conscious, music, and dance.
The Journey: An African American Woman’s Road Map to Independence
by Troy A. Young, C.F.P. (B.B.A. ’88)
Philosophies on Black women’s financial development including employee benefits, insurance, and retirement plans.
One Shot Away
by Guy Thompson (B.A. ’80)
The story of the Howard's men’s basketball teams in 1966-67, who reset the program's trajectory in the classroom and the hardwood after a 14-year losing season streak.
When the Red Ball Express Came Home
by Rev. Cleven L. Jones, Sr. (B. Div. ’76)
A fictional account of the hardships, friendships, and lessons of Black soldiers who fought tyranny and racism during World War II.
Her Truth and Service: Lucy Diggs Slowe in Her Own Words
by Amy Yeboah Quarkume
Through her letters, this book frames the significant contributions of Slowe as a renaissance woman that built a pathway for millions.
Voices in the Twilight
by Louis Alexander Hemans (L.A. ’68, B.A. ’80)
Hemans blends personal and professional insights on coming-of-age experiences including politics, romance, and philosophy in Jamaica.
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