Kelly
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Day 15
Angie Thomas (b. 1988) is a bestselling author known for *The Hate U Give*, a powerful novel inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Her work amplifies the voices of young Black people and addresses systemic injustice.
Angie Thomas (b. 1988) is a bestselling author known for *The Hate U Give*, a powerful novel inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Her work amplifies the voices of young Black people and addresses systemic injustice.
February 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Day 15
Angie Thomas (b. 1988) is a bestselling author known for *The Hate U Give*, a powerful novel inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Her work amplifies the voices of young Black people and addresses systemic injustice.
Angie Thomas (b. 1988) is a bestselling author known for *The Hate U Give*, a powerful novel inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Her work amplifies the voices of young Black people and addresses systemic injustice.
Day 14
Jacqueline Woodson (b. 1963) is a prolific author of children’s, middle-grade, and young adult literature. Her works, like *Brown Girl Dreaming* and *The Day You Begin*, explore themes of identity, family, and belonging.
Jacqueline Woodson (b. 1963) is a prolific author of children’s, middle-grade, and young adult literature. Her works, like *Brown Girl Dreaming* and *The Day You Begin*, explore themes of identity, family, and belonging.
February 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Day 14
Jacqueline Woodson (b. 1963) is a prolific author of children’s, middle-grade, and young adult literature. Her works, like *Brown Girl Dreaming* and *The Day You Begin*, explore themes of identity, family, and belonging.
Jacqueline Woodson (b. 1963) is a prolific author of children’s, middle-grade, and young adult literature. Her works, like *Brown Girl Dreaming* and *The Day You Begin*, explore themes of identity, family, and belonging.
Day 13
Richard Wright (1908–1960) was a groundbreaking author whose works, like *Native Son* and *Black Boy*, exposed the harsh realities of racism in America. His writing remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature.
Richard Wright (1908–1960) was a groundbreaking author whose works, like *Native Son* and *Black Boy*, exposed the harsh realities of racism in America. His writing remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature.
February 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Day 13
Richard Wright (1908–1960) was a groundbreaking author whose works, like *Native Son* and *Black Boy*, exposed the harsh realities of racism in America. His writing remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature.
Richard Wright (1908–1960) was a groundbreaking author whose works, like *Native Son* and *Black Boy*, exposed the harsh realities of racism in America. His writing remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature.
Day 12
Nikki Giovanni (b. 1943) is a celebrated poet, writer, and activist known for her powerful works like *Black Feeling, Black Talk* and *Gemini*. Her poetry often reflects themes of love, race, and social justice.
Nikki Giovanni (b. 1943) is a celebrated poet, writer, and activist known for her powerful works like *Black Feeling, Black Talk* and *Gemini*. Her poetry often reflects themes of love, race, and social justice.
February 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Day 12
Nikki Giovanni (b. 1943) is a celebrated poet, writer, and activist known for her powerful works like *Black Feeling, Black Talk* and *Gemini*. Her poetry often reflects themes of love, race, and social justice.
Nikki Giovanni (b. 1943) is a celebrated poet, writer, and activist known for her powerful works like *Black Feeling, Black Talk* and *Gemini*. Her poetry often reflects themes of love, race, and social justice.
Day 11
Ralph Ellison (1914–1994) is best known for his novel *Invisible Man*, a groundbreaking exploration of Black identity and alienation in America. His work remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature.
Ralph Ellison (1914–1994) is best known for his novel *Invisible Man*, a groundbreaking exploration of Black identity and alienation in America. His work remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature.
February 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Day 11
Ralph Ellison (1914–1994) is best known for his novel *Invisible Man*, a groundbreaking exploration of Black identity and alienation in America. His work remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature.
Ralph Ellison (1914–1994) is best known for his novel *Invisible Man*, a groundbreaking exploration of Black identity and alienation in America. His work remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature.
Day 10
Ta-Nehisi Coates (b. 1975) is a contemporary author and journalist known for his powerful works on race in America, including *Between the World and Me* and *The Water Dancer*. His writing blends history, memoir, and social critique.
Ta-Nehisi Coates (b. 1975) is a contemporary author and journalist known for his powerful works on race in America, including *Between the World and Me* and *The Water Dancer*. His writing blends history, memoir, and social critique.
February 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Day 10
Ta-Nehisi Coates (b. 1975) is a contemporary author and journalist known for his powerful works on race in America, including *Between the World and Me* and *The Water Dancer*. His writing blends history, memoir, and social critique.
Ta-Nehisi Coates (b. 1975) is a contemporary author and journalist known for his powerful works on race in America, including *Between the World and Me* and *The Water Dancer*. His writing blends history, memoir, and social critique.
Day 9
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie author of *Americanah* and *Half of a Yellow Sun*, explores race, identity, and feminism. Her TED Talk *We Should All Be Feminists* inspires global conversations. #BlackHistoryMonth
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie author of *Americanah* and *Half of a Yellow Sun*, explores race, identity, and feminism. Her TED Talk *We Should All Be Feminists* inspires global conversations. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Day 9
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie author of *Americanah* and *Half of a Yellow Sun*, explores race, identity, and feminism. Her TED Talk *We Should All Be Feminists* inspires global conversations. #BlackHistoryMonth
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie author of *Americanah* and *Half of a Yellow Sun*, explores race, identity, and feminism. Her TED Talk *We Should All Be Feminists* inspires global conversations. #BlackHistoryMonth
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February 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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🍸 Score up to $300 in a free drink package to sip and sail in luxury.
📩 DM me for details or to book your dream cruise. Let’s get you sailing! ⚓✨
Day 8
We celebrate Octavia Butler, the visionary queen of sci-fi. Her novel Kindred is a powerful blend of history and fantasy, following a modern Black woman forced back in time to the era of slavery. Butler’s work reshaped the sci-fi genre and inspired generations.
#BlackHistoryMonth
We celebrate Octavia Butler, the visionary queen of sci-fi. Her novel Kindred is a powerful blend of history and fantasy, following a modern Black woman forced back in time to the era of slavery. Butler’s work reshaped the sci-fi genre and inspired generations.
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Day 8
We celebrate Octavia Butler, the visionary queen of sci-fi. Her novel Kindred is a powerful blend of history and fantasy, following a modern Black woman forced back in time to the era of slavery. Butler’s work reshaped the sci-fi genre and inspired generations.
#BlackHistoryMonth
We celebrate Octavia Butler, the visionary queen of sci-fi. Her novel Kindred is a powerful blend of history and fantasy, following a modern Black woman forced back in time to the era of slavery. Butler’s work reshaped the sci-fi genre and inspired generations.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Day 7
Today’s spotlight is on Colson Whitehead, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His novel The Underground Railroad reimagines the historical escape network as a literal railroad, blending history and fantasy to tell a gripping story of slavery and freedom.
Today’s spotlight is on Colson Whitehead, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His novel The Underground Railroad reimagines the historical escape network as a literal railroad, blending history and fantasy to tell a gripping story of slavery and freedom.
February 8, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Day 7
Today’s spotlight is on Colson Whitehead, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His novel The Underground Railroad reimagines the historical escape network as a literal railroad, blending history and fantasy to tell a gripping story of slavery and freedom.
Today’s spotlight is on Colson Whitehead, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His novel The Underground Railroad reimagines the historical escape network as a literal railroad, blending history and fantasy to tell a gripping story of slavery and freedom.
Day 6
Jasmyn Ward
Jesmyn Ward’s Sing is a powerful, ghostly tale of family, history, and race in the Deep South. A two-time National Book Award winner, Ward’s storytelling is unforgettable. #BlackHistoryMonth #JesmynWard #BlackAuthors
Jasmyn Ward
Jesmyn Ward’s Sing is a powerful, ghostly tale of family, history, and race in the Deep South. A two-time National Book Award winner, Ward’s storytelling is unforgettable. #BlackHistoryMonth #JesmynWard #BlackAuthors
February 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Day 6
Jasmyn Ward
Jesmyn Ward’s Sing is a powerful, ghostly tale of family, history, and race in the Deep South. A two-time National Book Award winner, Ward’s storytelling is unforgettable. #BlackHistoryMonth #JesmynWard #BlackAuthors
Jasmyn Ward
Jesmyn Ward’s Sing is a powerful, ghostly tale of family, history, and race in the Deep South. A two-time National Book Award winner, Ward’s storytelling is unforgettable. #BlackHistoryMonth #JesmynWard #BlackAuthors
Day 5
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress introduced us to Easy Rawlins, a Black detective solving mysteries in 1940s L.A. A crime fiction legend, Mosley’s work is thrilling and thought-provoking. #BlackHistoryMonth #WalterMosley #BlackAuthors
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress introduced us to Easy Rawlins, a Black detective solving mysteries in 1940s L.A. A crime fiction legend, Mosley’s work is thrilling and thought-provoking. #BlackHistoryMonth #WalterMosley #BlackAuthors
February 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Day 5
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress introduced us to Easy Rawlins, a Black detective solving mysteries in 1940s L.A. A crime fiction legend, Mosley’s work is thrilling and thought-provoking. #BlackHistoryMonth #WalterMosley #BlackAuthors
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress introduced us to Easy Rawlins, a Black detective solving mysteries in 1940s L.A. A crime fiction legend, Mosley’s work is thrilling and thought-provoking. #BlackHistoryMonth #WalterMosley #BlackAuthors
#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight: Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes (1902–1967) was a poet, novelist & playwright who captured the spirit of Black life & culture. A key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, his works like The Weary Blues & Montage of a Dream Deferred still inspire today. #BHM #BlackAuthors
Langston Hughes (1902–1967) was a poet, novelist & playwright who captured the spirit of Black life & culture. A key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, his works like The Weary Blues & Montage of a Dream Deferred still inspire today. #BHM #BlackAuthors
February 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight: Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes (1902–1967) was a poet, novelist & playwright who captured the spirit of Black life & culture. A key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, his works like The Weary Blues & Montage of a Dream Deferred still inspire today. #BHM #BlackAuthors
Langston Hughes (1902–1967) was a poet, novelist & playwright who captured the spirit of Black life & culture. A key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, his works like The Weary Blues & Montage of a Dream Deferred still inspire today. #BHM #BlackAuthors
Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a key voice of the Harlem Renaissance. Her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is a classic, celebrating Black culture, love & independence. Her work in folklore preserved Black history for future generations.
#ZoraNealeHurston #BlackAuthors
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a key voice of the Harlem Renaissance. Her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is a classic, celebrating Black culture, love & independence. Her work in folklore preserved Black history for future generations.
#ZoraNealeHurston #BlackAuthors
February 4, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a key voice of the Harlem Renaissance. Her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is a classic, celebrating Black culture, love & independence. Her work in folklore preserved Black history for future generations.
#ZoraNealeHurston #BlackAuthors
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a key voice of the Harlem Renaissance. Her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is a classic, celebrating Black culture, love & independence. Her work in folklore preserved Black history for future generations.
#ZoraNealeHurston #BlackAuthors
#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight: Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was a Nobel Prize-winning author whose novels explored Black identity, love & history. Beloved, The Bluest Eye & Song of Solomon remain essential works. Her storytelling shaped literature forever.
#ToniMorrison #BlackAuthors
Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was a Nobel Prize-winning author whose novels explored Black identity, love & history. Beloved, The Bluest Eye & Song of Solomon remain essential works. Her storytelling shaped literature forever.
#ToniMorrison #BlackAuthors
February 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight: Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was a Nobel Prize-winning author whose novels explored Black identity, love & history. Beloved, The Bluest Eye & Song of Solomon remain essential works. Her storytelling shaped literature forever.
#ToniMorrison #BlackAuthors
Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was a Nobel Prize-winning author whose novels explored Black identity, love & history. Beloved, The Bluest Eye & Song of Solomon remain essential works. Her storytelling shaped literature forever.
#ToniMorrison #BlackAuthors
February 1st.
Black History Month Spotlight: James Baldwin
James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a novelist, essayist & activist whose work explored race, identity & justice. His books, like Go Tell It on the Mountain & The Fire Next Time, remain essential reading.
#JamesBaldwin #BlackAuthors
Black History Month Spotlight: James Baldwin
James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a novelist, essayist & activist whose work explored race, identity & justice. His books, like Go Tell It on the Mountain & The Fire Next Time, remain essential reading.
#JamesBaldwin #BlackAuthors
February 4, 2025 at 6:23 AM
February 1st.
Black History Month Spotlight: James Baldwin
James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a novelist, essayist & activist whose work explored race, identity & justice. His books, like Go Tell It on the Mountain & The Fire Next Time, remain essential reading.
#JamesBaldwin #BlackAuthors
Black History Month Spotlight: James Baldwin
James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a novelist, essayist & activist whose work explored race, identity & justice. His books, like Go Tell It on the Mountain & The Fire Next Time, remain essential reading.
#JamesBaldwin #BlackAuthors
I finished Empire of Storms and the first ending was definitely amazing. Now for the not so great part. I really like this series but having to was through 400 pages of plot and additional characters at book five and then ramp up at the last 200 is a let down. Still a 4.25 for me.
December 29, 2024 at 8:47 AM
I finished Empire of Storms and the first ending was definitely amazing. Now for the not so great part. I really like this series but having to was through 400 pages of plot and additional characters at book five and then ramp up at the last 200 is a let down. Still a 4.25 for me.
So I wasn’t able to do the legendary tandem read of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn. All love to those that can buy my ADD brain could not keep all the characters straight to save my life. So here’s to reading them on their own.
December 29, 2024 at 4:20 AM
So I wasn’t able to do the legendary tandem read of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn. All love to those that can buy my ADD brain could not keep all the characters straight to save my life. So here’s to reading them on their own.
When I lend a book to you that has little to no wear and after a year it looks like this. Just know I will longer loan books to you.
December 23, 2024 at 5:27 AM
When I lend a book to you that has little to no wear and after a year it looks like this. Just know I will longer loan books to you.
I just started tandem reading Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn. Already over 100 pages in on each one. #throneofglass
November 27, 2024 at 12:39 AM
I just started tandem reading Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn. Already over 100 pages in on each one. #throneofglass