Do you agree with this list? Which books have you read? bookriot.com/best-books-o... #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky #authors #writerscommunity #bipocauthors

Another weekend, another chance to relish in your local Black bookstores. booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #supportblackownedbusinesses #supportsmallbusinesses #edusky #parentsky

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” www.youtube.com/shorts/FiLlV... #blacksky #blackartists #blackmusicians #musicsky #blackmusicsky

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 💕💸

Another weekend, another chance to relish in your local Black bookstores. booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #supportblackownedbusinesses #supportsmallbusinesses #edusky #parentsky

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.” www.theroot.com/celebrities-... #blacksky #blackaritsts #blackmusicians #blackactors #blackmovies

“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.” thegrio.com/2025/05/13/w... #blacksky #edusky #parentsky #bipocstudents

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...

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. booksforblackkids.com/celebrating-... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #teachersky #blackauthors

" #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. " wordinblack.com/2025/06/icon... #blacksky

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 💕💸

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.⁠ ⁠ Reading helps us understand ourselves, our world, & one another.⁠

Still time to apply! #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #blackauthors #writingcommunity

Another hot weekend coming up. Perfect excuse to stop into your local Black-owned bookstore 📚 Even if you're on vacation. booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #parentsky #edusky #blackauthors #writingcommunity #indiebookstores #bookstoread #supportsmallbusinesses

Black Music Month at NPR 🧵

"At night, she worked on her novels. By day, as an editor at Random House, she championed a new generation of writers." www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #blackauthors #writingcomnunity #tonimorrison

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* www.nts.live/shows/octavi... #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky

Another way to celebrate #Juneteenth Support a Black library or museum. Link to the Association of African American Museums in the comments. booksforblackkids.com/black-librar... #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #blackculture #blackhistory #libraries #museums #diaspora #edusky #parentsky

More #Juneteenth prep... Treat the book lover in your life to a Black-owned book subscription box #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #blackauthors #bipocauthors #supportsmallbusinesses #bookstoread booksforblackkids.com/15-black-own...

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 booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-...

Free for #Juneteenth #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #blackauthors #kidlit #parentsky

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 💕💸

Another way to celebrate #Juneteenth Support a Black library or museum. Link to the Association of African American Museums in the comments. booksforblackkids.com/black-librar... #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #blackculture #blackhistory #libraries #museums #diaspora #edusky #parentsky

More #Juneteenth prep... Treat the book lover in your life to a Black-owned book subscription box #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #blackauthors #bipocauthors #supportsmallbusinesses #bookstoread booksforblackkids.com/15-black-own...

#juneteenth #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #blackauthors

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 booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-...

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 💕💸

Incredible opportunity for aspiring Black authors! (And check out the mentor list 🔥) #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky #kidlit #yabooks #blackauthors #blackcreatives

Stories That Spark Change: Black Authors Empowering Black Youth The books in this list were all written by Black authors to express the importance of activism and social justice Visit the Books for Black Kids directory (and read the thread) for more #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #politics

What role do Black bookstores play in our communities? In “Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores,” Katie Mitchell explains how culture, history, activism & community convene in promoting Black wellness. Interview: baltimorebeat.com/prose-to-the... #blacksky #booksky #blackbooksky

Never too late to fulfill your dreams of publishing a book! #booksky #kidlit

The weather is starting to heat up. Another great excuse to visit your local Black-owned bookstores 👩🏾‍🏫 Time to peruse the shelves and enjoy the A/C. #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #parentsky #edusky #bipocauthors #blackauthors #supportsmallbusinesses #summer booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-...

This time of year is full of graduations, next steps, and major life changes. For Black teens graduating high school, the next few years may shape the rest of their lives. From finances to discovering purpose, these books will guide Black teens to success. #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky

Books for Black Kids is a book directory for and about Black youth. The database has 2,600+ books, all featuring a Black author, Black protagonist, and/or a focus on Black youth 👩🏾‍🏫 Anything is welcome to support the project! #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #mutualaid booksforblackkids.com/donate/

The weather is starting to heat up. Another great excuse to visit your local Black-owned bookstores 👩🏾‍🏫 Time to peruse the shelves and enjoy the A/C. #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #parentsky #edusky #bipocauthors #blackauthors #supportsmallbusinesses #summer booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-...

Happy Birthday, Malcolm X! Books listed below. #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #kidlit #yabooks #middlegradebooks #bookstoread #malcolmx #civilrights #blackauthors

This time of year is full of graduations, next steps, and major life changes. For Black teens graduating high school, the next few years may shape the rest of their lives. From finances to discovering purpose, these books will guide Black teens to success. #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky

May is Mental Health Awareness Month This year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action," which focuses on “the progress we’ve made in recognizing the importance of mental health..." These 10 books promote that action for Black teens & adults booksforblackkids.com/7-books-to-p... #booksky #blacksky

Updated list of Black-owned bookstores. Getting closer to 400. booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #bookstores #bookstoread #supportsmallbusinesses #supportblackownedbusinesses #indiebookstores #blackentrepreneurs #diversereads #BIPOCreads

10 Books to Promote Mental Health and Wellness in Black Teens and Adults booksforblackkids.com/7-books-to-p... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksy #parentsky #edusky #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #blackmentalhealth

May is Mental Health Awareness Month This year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action," which focuses on “the progress we’ve made in recognizing the importance of mental health..." These 10 books promote that action for Black teens & adults booksforblackkids.com/7-books-to-p... #booksky #blacksky

Adding to the discourse about Black readers by posting Black-owned bookstores 👩🏾‍🏫 #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #supportblackownedbookstores #supportsmallbusinesses #blackauthors #blackreaders #blackbusinesses

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week Encourage your favorite teacher with the following articles, all below 📚 Books for Educators: Cultural Competence and Social Reform Books for Educators: Teaching Black Boys Books for Educators: Teaching Black Girls #booksky #blacksky #edusky #blackbooksky

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week Encourage your favorite teacher with the following articles, all below 📚 Books for Educators: Cultural Competence and Social Reform Books for Educators: Teaching Black Boys Books for Educators: Teaching Black Girls #booksky #blacksky #edusky #blackbooksky

Anyone else need a bit of self-care after this week? Or a lot of self-care? 🙋🏾‍♀️ Check out these Black-owned book subscription boxes to indulge your body and mind. booksforblackkids.com/15-black-own... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #supportsmallbusinesses #parentsky #bookstoread #parenting

Small Business Saturday 📚 Independent Bookstore Day was last week, but don't let that stop you from making another visit...check out your local Black-owned bookstores this weekend! booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #blackedusky

While you look for your local Black-owned bookstore, check out this article from PEN America about the people behind the scenes. booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #independentbookstoreday #supportsmallbusinesses #supportblackownedbusinesses

It's Independent Bookstore Day...you know what to do. booksforblackkids.com/black-owned-... #booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #parentsky #edusky #independentbookstoreday #supportsmallbusinesses #supportblackownedbusinesses

IT’S INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY, AKA THE BEST HOLIDAY OF THE YEAAAARRRRR!!! 💕🎉 Drop the name of the indie YOU are supporting today ⬇️