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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jul 14

Do you agree with this list? Which books have you read?

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The Best Books of 2025 (So Far)

Here are Book Riot's picks for Best Books of the year so far - which ones have you read and loved?

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jul 5

Another weekend, another chance to relish in your local Black bookstores.

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The Ultimate List of Black-Owned Bookstores: 370+ Shops in the United States and Worldwide | Books for Black Kids

The largest list of Black-owned bookstores in the United States and internationally. A must-read for lovers of diverse reads and BookTok.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jul 9

A strong choice for a possible Juneteenth national anthem.

“We’re just ordinary negroes / baby, if you know, you know / cuz we’re ordinary negroes / cutting up on the dance floor”

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#blacksky #blackartists #blackmusicians #musicsky #blackmusicsky

I love us 🤣😂 #johnlegend #parody #funny #comedy #hilarious #music

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 28

Books for Black Kids—an online book directory with Black authors, Black protagonists, and a focus on Black youth—welcomes donations even though Juneteenth is long gone.
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#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #mutualaid #maboost #tbnc 💕💸

Buy Books for Black Kids a Coffee

Become a supporter of Books for Black Kids today!

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jul 5

Another weekend, another chance to relish in your local Black bookstores.

booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-...

#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #supportblackownedbusinesses #supportsmallbusinesses #edusky #parentsky

The Ultimate List of Black-Owned Bookstores: 370+ Shops in the United States and Worldwide | Books for Black Kids

The largest list of Black-owned bookstores in the United States and internationally. A must-read for lovers of diverse reads and BookTok.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jul 5

A nod to the culture this fourth of July weekend.

“Not all stars are created equal. And in the Black community, we have our own celebrities that we adore and give all the flowers to.”

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#blacksky #blackaritsts #blackmusicians #blackactors #blackmovies

Celebrities Known to the Culture As 'BlackFamous' | The Root

Leon, Lynn Whitfield, Robin Givens and Larenz Tate are some of the stars who’ve made the culture better.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jul 1

“There’s a growing dissonance between how #mentalhealth is marketed and how it’s experienced by historically marginalized communities... “wellness” isn’t an Instagram quote—it’s making it through the day without breaking.”

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Why mental health support for Black and Brown youth must go beyond self-care

Wellness shouldn't be a privilege. For marginalized youth, mental health care is about survival, justice, and systemic change.

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · Jun 29

We are in the midst of the broadest attack on civil rights in a century and Trump may be ushering in an era of unchecked discrimination. My essay in today’s New York Times Magazine. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/m...

How Trump Upended 60 Years of Civil Rights in Two Months

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 29

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 29

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 28

Looking to diversify your reading? Here's a list of 300+ Black stories in 28 categories, including horror, graphic novels, Black mental health, & cultural competence for educators.

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Celebrating Black Stories: 300+ Diverse Books For and About Black Youth (Video Series) | Books for Black Kids

From autobiographies to science fiction and Black mental wellness, learn more about the diversity of the Black literature world.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 28

" #BlackMusicMonth has long been a time to celebrate the achievements, activism and work of #Blackcreatives of every genre. From country and gospel to jazz and rhythm and blues, the indelible mark made by #Blackartists can never be forgotten. "

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Snapshots of Sound: A Look at the Icons Who Shaped Black Music

Explore the contributions of Black music icons who shaped the industry and American culture during Black Music Month.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 28

Books for Black Kids—an online book directory with Black authors, Black protagonists, and a focus on Black youth—welcomes donations even though Juneteenth is long gone.
ko-fi.com/booksforblac...

#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #mutualaid #maboost #tbnc 💕💸

Buy Books for Black Kids a Coffee

Become a supporter of Books for Black Kids today!

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · Jun 27

Everyone, no matter where they live, what they look like, or who they love, deserves to see themselves and their experiences in books—in bookshops, schools, & libraries.⁠
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Reading helps us understand ourselves, our world, & one another.⁠

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 27

Still time to apply!

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · Jun 17

🔔 OPEN APPLICATION REMINDER! Unpublished Black authors are encouraged to apply for our 2025 Black Creatives Revision Workshop in collaboration with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social !

Apply below ⬇️ Applications close on July 1st, 2025.

💻 bit.ly/BCRW2025

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 27

Another hot weekend coming up.
Perfect excuse to stop into your local Black-owned bookstore 📚
Even if you're on vacation.

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#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #parentsky #edusky #blackauthors #writingcommunity #indiebookstores #bookstoread #supportsmallbusinesses

The Ultimate List of Black-Owned Bookstores: 370+ Shops in the United States and Worldwide | Books for Black Kids

The largest list of Black-owned bookstores in the United States and internationally. A must-read for lovers of diverse reads and BookTok.

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NPRExtra @nprextra.bsky.social · Jun 24

Black Music Month at NPR 🧵

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 26

"At night, she worked on her novels. By day, as an editor at Random House, she championed a new generation of writers."

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How Toni Morrison Changed Publishing

At night, she worked on her novels. By day, as an editor at Random House, she championed a new generation of writers.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 23

Posted on what would've been her 75th birthday in 2022, "Celebrating Octavia Butler" is a series of radio clips around the world, hailing her greatness in Afrofuturism.

Her work is widely referenced today due to ...*gestures broadly*
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Celebrating Octavia E. Butler

A full day of radio dedicated to the life and work of American science fiction author Octavia E. Butler. Hailed as the ‘Mother of Afrofuturism’, Butler’s unique vision of science fiction expanded the ...

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 18

Another way to celebrate #Juneteenth

Support a Black library or museum.

Link to the Association of African American Museums in the comments.

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#blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #blackculture #blackhistory #libraries #museums #diaspora #edusky #parentsky

More Than Books: 21 Libraries Celebrating Black History, Culture, and Community | Books for Black Kids

Black libraries have promoted history, scholarship, community engagement, and culture throughout the years. Here are 20 you should check out.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 18

More #Juneteenth prep...

Treat the book lover in your life to a Black-owned book subscription box

#blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #blackauthors #bipocauthors #supportsmallbusinesses #bookstoread

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15 Black-Owned Book Subscription Boxes for Children and Adults | Books for Black Kids

These Black-owned book subscription boxes promote literacy, further self-care, and even donate to local community organizations.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 18

More #Juneteenth prep...

Bookmark this list and stop by your local Black-owned bookstores. Even if you're on vacation. And that vacation is overseas.

Spread the word.

#blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #indiebookstores #supportsmallbusinesses #blackauthors

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The Ultimate List of Black-Owned Bookstores: 370+ Shops in the United States and Worldwide | Books for Black Kids

The largest list of Black-owned bookstores in the United States and internationally. A must-read for lovers of diverse reads and BookTok.

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 19

Free for #Juneteenth

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · Jun 19

Honor this Juneteenth with the story 'They Built Me for Freedom,' free today 🎧⁠

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 19

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Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature @booksforblackkids.bsky.social · Jun 18

Getting ready for #Juneteenth

Blackfolk, post your paylinks

Hoping this will encourage others to start a thread

Posting now to rest tomorrow (in theory)

#blacksky #addtoblacksky #reparations #crowdfund #bipocma #fundsky #helpsky #blackhistory #mutualaid #blackmutualaid 💕💸

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