Kindred Presents: Read Black
The Kindred Team invites you to Read Black! Join us for a monthly book club designed to further the conversation on Black literature, history, and culture.
On odd months, there will be a facilitated discussion about a specific book by a Black author. There will be six total facilitated discussions, in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
On even months, there will be a round-robin book share of recent or longtime favorites written by Black authors. Bring a book to share with others and discover new books to enjoy. On these months, the facilitating member of Kindred will collect titles for a list to be shared on the library website.
Read Black: New Books in 2023
Here are a few recommendations for books to try and tell fellow book club attendees about at the December meeting.
Read Black - 2023
We're keeping Read Black going in 2023! Here are the titles we'll be reading throughout the year.
Read Black - December Book Share
In December, Read Black members share books released in the calendar year by Black authors that they've enjoyed.
Read Black: Beyond How the Word is Passed
This list is for anyone interested in Clint Smith's How The Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With The History of Slavery Across America.
More staff lists
Read Black Book Chat: February 2024
The Read Black Book Club met recently, discussing some recent favorite reads written by Black authors. Here are the books they recommend!
Afro-Latinx Stories
Discover the many stories of Afro-Latinx folks in the U.S. & those in Latin America & the Caribbean with this collection for different ages.
Graphic Novel Gems: Black History for All
Challenge yourself by diving into one of the captivating non-fiction graphic novels on this Black History Month-inspired reading list.
Buffalo Soldiers Digital Materials
Looking for information about the Buffalo Soldiers? We have many free digital resources on Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy!
African American Genealogy Research & Archiving
African-American genealogy research is usually challenging but not impossible. The Library has print and online resources that can help!
Fantasy in Honor of Black History
Whether their characters are facing oppression/injustice or experiencing power/success, these Black authors provide a flawless execution.
Black Romance to Read Every Day
February might be Black History Month, but you can read Black romance any time of the year!
Books Worth Your Time! - January 2024
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
Books Worth Your Time!
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
Read Black - December 2023
Every year in December, the Read Black Book Club has a round-robin discussion of new books they've read by Black authors in the last year.
Jessica's Favorite Reads by Black Authors - 2023
Between leading the Read Black Book Club and my own reading goals, I picked up a lot of great books by Black authors in 2023.
Books Worth Your Time! - November 2023
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
Books Worth Your Time! - October 2023
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
Books Worth Your Time! - September 2023
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
Transcending CITIZEN: Claudia Rankine and More
The Read Black Book Club met in August and discussed Claudia Rankine's phenomenal work, Citizen. Here is some bonus content.
Books Worth Your Time! - August 2023
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
