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02/27/2026

As we wrap up Black History Month, we’re highlighting some of the staff’s favorite books by Black authors!

Let us know in the comments below, which ones are your favorites?

📚Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

📚Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

📚Maame by Jessica George

📚The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

📚Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

📚When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole

📚Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman

📚Black Girl, Call Hame by Jasmine Mans

📚How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair

📚Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

📚Black Star by Kwame Alexander

📚The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander

📚Legendborn Trilogy by Tracy Deonn

📚Hairstory by Sope Martins

📚Jordan’s Perfect Haircut by Sharee Miller

📚Ella Fitzgerald by Sanchez Vegara

Photos from Do the Write Thing's post 02/03/2026

Happy Black History Month! 🧡

This month is not only a reminder to continue uplifting Black voices, but also staying informed, and being intentional about the future we’re creating.

Here are some quotes from amazing Black women who guide, inspire, and remind us of the power of Black women’s voices.

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