"The Black Flamingo" sings the joys of drag
Dean Atta's Stonewall Award-winning debut verse novel is an uplifting tale about a Black queer teen finding identity and acceptance as a drag artist.
'Date Me, Bryson Keller' Fulfills Our Wishes
Kevin van Whye pulled from his love of '90s rom-coms to create his debut #ownvoices love story about a misfit on the fringes who catches the eye of the dreamboat it-boy at his school.
Tayari Jones proves good drama doesn't need trauma in "Half Light"
Sisterly love, spousal revenge, and one priceless piece of art star in this clever, mischievous Audible Original short story by the best-selling author of 'American Marriage.'
'It's About Damn Time' You Get to Know Arlan Hamilton
Find out why the memoir from trailblazer Arlan Hamilton — a Black queer woman unapologetically owning the venture capital space — is exactly the playbook for resilience we need right now.
The unflinching honesty in Elizabeth Acevedo's “Clap When You Land”
National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo holds no punches in her beautifully lyrical verse novel about two sisters who find each other over the loss of a father.
#OwnVoices Stories from Top YA Authors
YA fiction is rife with powerful stories from contemporary #ownvoices authors, who have have created some of the most enduring and popular fiction of the last several years.
Brit Bennett's 'The Vanishing Half' Tackles Race, Colorism, and Identity
Author Brit Bennett follows up her highly successful debut 'The Mothers' with a nuanced contemporary take on the concept of a Black person passing as white in 'The Vanishing Half,' as twin sisters take two different paths.
The History of Institutional Oppression
While the stark facts can be brutal, these listens about economic and racial injustice often combine passionate storytelling with stellar performances.
An Antiracism Listening List
The fight for racial justice is up to all of us. If you’re not sure where to start, these listening recommendations can help.
Terry McMillan Has Embraced That ‘It’s Not All Downhill from Here’
From the bestselling author who brought us ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ Terry McMillan holds true to her trademark wit and wisdom—all surrounded by a large circle of friends—in her latest story.
Our New Battle Cry is Samantha Irby’s 'Wow, No Thank You'
With the same edgy, unabashed, and spit-take funny wit that brought us 'We Are Never Meeting in Real Life' and 'Meaty,' Samantha Irby tackles approaching middle age, raising her stepkids in a small Midwestern town, and being okay with just being okay in her new collection of essays.
James McBride Takes Us to Church With 'Deacon King Kong'
The award-winning author of 'The Good Lord Bird' and 'The Color of Water' shares why his rollickingly fun new novel, ostensibly about a baffling shooting, is all about the power of community and church.