Celebrating Black Voices & Stories
Blueblood: A Fairy Tale Revolution by Malorie Blackman
Malorie Blackman retells 'Bluebeard'. A Fairy Tale Revolution is here to remix and revive our favourite stories. These twists on familiar tales mak...
View full detailsThat Reminds Me by Derek Owusu
WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE 2020___________________________________'A singular achievement.'Michael Donkor, Guardian'Heartbreaking, importa...
View full detailsMouth Full of Blood: Essays, Speeches, Meditations by Toni Morrison
She was our conscience. Our seer. Our truth-teller. She was a magician with language, who understood the power of words. - Oprah WinfreyA vital non...
View full detailsThe Merciless Ones by Namina Forna
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The hotly anticipated, gripping sequel to bestselling YA fantasy THE GILDED ONES. Set in an ancient West Afr...
View full detailsDawn: Lilith's Brood 1 by Octavia E. Butler
'One of the most significant literary artists of the twentieth century' JUNOT DIAZ'Octavia Butler was playing out our very real possibilities as hu...
View full detailsParable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
The extraordinary, prescient NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling novel. 'If there is one thing scarier than a dystopian novel about the future, it's one w...
View full detailsParable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
The stunning sequel to Parable of the Sower, the NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling novel. 'In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most a...
View full detailsKindred by Octavia E. Butler
Octavia E. Butler's ground-breaking masterpiece, with an original foreword by Ayobami Adebayo. 'A marvel of imagination, empathy and detail' NEW ...
View full detailsConcrete Rose by Angie Thomas
No. 1 New York Times bestseller"A powerful and important novel." Observer "No one else who writes like Angie. Phenomenal." The Guardian From inte...
View full detailsI Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Dr Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she als...
View full detailsThe Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
THE NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLER OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK'One of the best books I have ever read in my entire life. I haven't felt this way since I fir...
View full detailsBecoming: Adapted for Younger Readers by Michelle Obama
*A younger reader's edition of the number-one bestselling memoir by former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. With a new introduction...
View full detailsBecoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice by Michelle Obama
What's your journey of becoming? Based on Michelle Obama's bestselling memoir, this gorgeous journal contains more than 150 inspiring questions and...
View full detailsBecoming by Michelle Obama
An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir; 17 million copies sold worldwideTHE NO. 1 BESTSELLERBRITISH BOOK AWARDS, NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEART...
View full detailsNotes of a Native Son by James Baldwin
'The story of the negro in America is the story of America ... it is not a very pretty story'James Baldwin's breakthrough essay collection made him...
View full detailsAfropean: Notes from Black Europe by Johny Pitts
Winner of the Jhalak PrizeWinner of the Bread & Roses Award for Radical Publishing 'A revelation' Owen Jones'Afropean seizes the blur of contra...
View full detailsArrow of God by Chinua Achebe
Ezeulu, headstrong chief priest of the god Ulu, is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. But he is beginning to find his authority increasingly...
View full detailsThings Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the ...
View full detailsAnother Country by James Baldwin
'A masterwork... an almost unbearable, tumultuous, blood-pounding experience' Washinton PostWhen Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a lite...
View full detailsGiovanni's Room by James Baldwin
One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'Baldwin's ground-breaking second novel, which established him as one of the great American write...
View full detailsThe Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley
Malcolm X's The Autobiography of Malcolm X was written in collaboration with Alex Haley, author of Roots, and includes an introduction by Paul Gilr...
View full detailsBeloved by Toni Morrison
Discover Toni Morrison's most iconic work in this Pulitzer-prize winning novel that exemplifies her powerful and important place in contemporary Am...
View full detailsAmericanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human ...
View full detailsDear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
From the best-selling author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists comes a powerful new statement about feminism today - written as a letter...
View full detailsMy Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERINDIE BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION WINNER'EXTRAORDINARY' The Times, 'BEAUTIFUL' Dolly Alderton, 'SHATTERING' Obser...
View full detailsAce of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE 2021 BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT FICTIONNOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022...
View full detailsThe Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER!The must-read new bold and immersive West African-inspired fantasy series, as featured on Cosmo, Bustle, Book ...
View full detailsThe Color Purple by Alice Walker
THE ICONIC CLASSIC, WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEONE OF THE BBC '100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD''A lush celebration of all that it means to be a b...
View full detailsWindrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah
In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation. Leonard is shocked when he...
View full detailsWe Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A personal and powerful essay from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun. 'I would like to ask th...
View full detailsAmericanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A delicious, important novel' The Times 'Alert, alive and gripping' Independent 'Some novels tell a great story and others make you change the way ...
View full detailsHalf of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 'WINNER OF WINNERS' Winner of the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction 2007, this is a heartbreaking, exquisitely writt...
View full detailsRobot Girl by Malorie Blackman
A futuristic drama full of suspense from the UK Children's Laureate 2013-2015. Claire is keen to find out what her dad has been working on in his l...
View full detailsGangsta Rap by Benjamin Zephaniah
Just what do you do with talent from the wrong side of town? Benjamin Zephaniah draws on his own experiences with school and the music business to ...
View full detailsA.N.T.I.D.O.T.E. by Malorie Blackman
It's just your average Friday night. Then the police show up. Your mum's been caught on CCTV, breaking into a giant chemical company. They say she'...
View full detailsOperation Gadgetman! by Malorie Blackman
Beans calls her dad 'Gadgetman' because of the weird and wonderful gadgets he comes up with - everything from exploding biscuits to Spy Kits. But w...
View full detailsCrossfire (Noughts & Crosses) by Malorie Blackman
Nominated for the Costa Children's Book Award'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amaz...
View full detailsKnife Edge (Noughts & Crosses) by Malorie Blackman
'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' STORMZY'I grew up...
View full detailsWicked World! by Benjamin Zephaniah
A vibrant collection from the ground-breaking poet, Benjamin Zephaniah. His verse explores people and places, cultures, nationalities and tribes - ...
View full detailsMaya Angelou
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the ...
View full details500 Words: Black Lives Matter
Almost 6,000 children, aged between 5-13, submitted stories expressing their personal experiences, tales of empathy, learning and respect, building...
View full detailsRefugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah
Acclaimed performance poet and novelist Benjamin Zephaniah's honest, wry and poignant story of a young refugee left in London is of even more power...
View full detailsFace by Benjamin Zephaniah
In the moving and compelling debut novel from Benjamin Zephaniah, a young man's life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a car ...
View full detailsNoughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman (Tie-In Edition)
** NOW A MAJOR NEW BBC TV SERIES - this edition contains an exclusive Q&A with lead actor Paterson Joseph**'The Noughts & Crosses series ar...
View full detailsCheckmate (Noughts & Crosses) by Malorie Blackman
'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' STORMZY'I grew up...
View full detailsCelebrating Black voices and stories all year round is essential, and we are thrilled to share this journey with you, our dear readers. We hold these writers in high regard and invite you to join us as we explore our favourite Black authors. We hope to inspire you, and who knows, perhaps you might even feature in our collection someday!
It’s time to focus on agency, and we’re fully committed to this mission. So, let’s dive in and get started, shall we? For more recommendations and to discover incredible reads, check out our blog, Black History Month: A Guide to Must-Read Books by Black Authors, for a deeper exploration of Black authors and their powerful stories.
Young Readers
We believe starting young is crucial for nurturing a love of literature and shaping young minds. By introducing diverse perspectives and powerful stories early on, we can help instil important morals and ideologies from a young age. So, here are some books we think are perfect to build a foundation for them to grow into thoughtful, informed individuals.
Marv Collection by Alex Falase-Koya
Let’s kick things off with the Marv Collection by Alex Falase-Koya—a fun, action-packed series that will have your little ones glued to the pages! Join Marv, a comic-loving ordinary boy, as he discovers a superhero suit that transforms him into the next big hero. Perfect for reluctant readers, this award-nominated series teaches resilience, kindness, and courage through exciting, two-colour illustrations.
Anna Hibiscus Series by Atinuke
Are your children accustomed to stories set in the West? It might be time to transport them to a different part of the world—Nigeria, to be precise—with the Anna Hibiscus series by Atinuke.
Join Anna as she splashes in the sea, prepares for exciting parties, sells oranges, and even dreams of tasting snow! Through Anna’s big family and her adventures, young readers will be introduced to a rich, vibrant life in Nigeria. This series is a must-read, offering a beautiful blend of African culture and universal childhood experiences.
By introducing your children to books like Anna Hibiscus, you’re expanding their reading horizons and opening their minds to different cultures and experiences. Diverse stories like these foster empathy and understanding, crucial for shaping thoughtful, well-rounded individuals from a young age.
Now, here’s another superhero you’ve all been waiting for! Tolá Okogwu's Onyeka series follows a Nigerian girl with extraordinary powers. These exciting tales are filled with courage, friendship, and the magic of African heritage. Okogwu herself describes it as Black Panther meets Percy Jackson, and we couldn’t agree more!
Encouraging teens to explore stories like Onyeka not only sparks their imaginations but also introduces them to cultural narratives and perspectives. By reading diverse stories, they’re developing an essential understanding of the world around them—beyond their immediate surroundings.
Older readers
Now that we've explored some fantastic stories for young readers, let’s move on to captivating books for teens and adults. These are packed with complexity, imagination, and themes that will challenge and inspire older readers.
The Legendborn Cycle By Tracy Deonn
Teens craving a blend of mystery, magic, and a bold protagonist will be captivated by the Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn. Filled with secret societies and ancient legacies, this thrilling series is perfect for those ready to dive into a world where courage, identity, and magic collide.
Angie Thomas Collector's 2 Book Box Set (The Hate U Give & On the Come Up, Age 14+)
Angie Thomas transcends the typical themes found in young adult literature. She boldly tackles racism, privilege, police brutality, and other pressing societal issues.
Her debut novel, The Hate U Give, stands out for its powerful exploration of these topics, solidifying her as a literary icon. Following this triumph, Thomas released On the Come Up, the compelling story of a young aspiring rapper grappling with societal expectations and personal challenges in her quest for success.
Noughts & Crosses Collection (6 Book Set) by Malorie Blackman
For those who enjoy dystopian worlds, Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses series flips racial power structures on their head, creating a world where racial hierarchy is reversed. This gripping series explores themes of love, inequality, and resistance, making it essential reading for both teens and adults alike.
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Lilith's Brood Trilogy by Octavia E. Butler
For adult readers seeking a captivating gift or indulgent read, look no further than Octavia E. Butler's Lilith's Brood Trilogy. This sci-fi masterpiece blends thought-provoking social commentary with alien encounters, delving deep into questions of identity, survival, and what it means to be human.
Candice Carty-Williams 3 Books Collection Set
Candice Carty-Williams, the author of the acclaimed Queenie, offers a brilliant collection of works that explore the complexity of modern life. With wit, charm, and honesty, her characters grapple with identity, love, and the often messy reality of relationships.
Percival Everett's Dr. No, The Trees & James: 3 Books Collection Set
Percival Everett’s novels challenge perceptions and dig into complex themes of race, justice, and human nature. With works like Dr. No, The Trees, and James, Everett's storytelling stretches the boundaries of traditional narratives, making his collection a must-read for lovers of thought-provoking fiction.
At Books2Door, we believe that representation in literature is crucial for shaping a more inclusive world. By celebrating Black authors and introducing readers to diverse voices, we help build a future where empathy, understanding, and creativity thrive. With our Celebrating Black Voices & Stories collection, you’ll find the strength, resilience, and creativity of Black authors on full display.
Don’t miss the chance to discover these powerful stories. Browse our Celebrating Black Voices collection today and add these must-reads to your bookshelf!
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