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As we approach the holidays, here is a list of books about Black Native Americans to add to your list. Check out Afriware Books and Paperbacks & Frybread!
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Where Is Koketso?: A Search, Seek & Find
From author Nyasha Williams and illustrator Anna Abl comes Where Is Koketso?: A Search, Seek & Find, a beautifully illustrated seek-and-find activity book that reminds readers of all ages that the best part of getting lost is being found again. A one-of-a-kind example of representation and expression of wonder, readers search for Koketso all over the world. Traveling with her from airports to train stations, from the local farmer's market all the way to outer space, from deep inside an enchanting forest and out to the sun-lit sandy coast.
Where Is Koketso? A Search, Seek & Find is perfect for anyone looking for the youthful and imaginative excitement of seeing the world without ever leaving your cozy couch. So, cuddle up and see where Koketso is off to today!
(Children’s)
The Silver Sailor Secrets of the New Cities
Brandon Wilkins
Azriel St. Omer's life as a NASA engineer was predictable, until one catastrophic event changed everything. In the wake of a disaster, he finds himself in the vast, high-tech city of New Gotham, where nothing is as it seems. Haunted by strange visions and an unknown past, Azriel must unravel the mysteries surrounding him while navigating the dangerous streets of a futuristic metropolis.
As secrets of the city begin to surface, Azriel is thrust into a world of intrigue and danger. Powerful forces have taken notice of him, and their intentions are anything but clear. With his life and the fate of New Gotham hanging in the balance, Azriel must find the strength to confront the unknown, while piecing together the puzzle of who he is and why he was chosen for a far greater journey.
The Silver Sailor: Secrets of the New Cities is the first thrilling installment in a seven-part series, combining the excitement of superhero sagas with the grit and wonder of a cyberpunk world. Filled with suspense, mystery, and a hero’s search for identity, this story will captivate fans of action-packed adventures and futuristic storytelling.
Azriel’s odyssey is just beginning—and the secrets of New Gotham are waiting to be uncovered.
(SciFi)
Motherland
1968. Washington, D.C. is the volatile epicenter of the Cold War, civil rights, and anti-war movement. The Nation's Capital buzzes with the electric energy of a powder keg about to explode. But Maryanne Freeman, a young, Black astrophysicist working at NASA, could care less about what is happening on Earth. All she wants to do is listen to the cosmos, immersing herself in the mysteries of outer space. However, her brilliance is overshadowed by racial prejudice and gender bias, and her talents are squandered at work. Disillusioned by the lack of respect she receives and horrible dating experiences that have all but extinguished her belief in love, Maryanne vows to focus solely on advancing her studies and career.
Her resolve is tested when she meets a charmingly handsome man named "Michael" who appears to be the answer to her romantic woes. Initially resistant to his advances and afraid to date outside of her race, Maryanne finds herself drawn to a man who seems to finally understand her.
Unbeknownst to Maryanne, "Michael" is a Soviet spy with a mission to infiltrate the U.S. space program and sabotage it from within. As he gains Maryanne's trust and affection, his original intentions begin to conflict with his growing feelings for her.
Michael, who is eager to impress Moscow by recruiting more Americans, befriends his neighbor Leroy, a seemingly Communism-friendly Black revolutionary. But Leroy is secretly an undercover FBI Special Agent assigned to the COINTELPRO program. Unhappy with his current assignment and hungry to snag his first foreign spy, Leroy finds his suspicious neighbor a much more relevant target than civil rights leaders.
The lives of Maryanne, Michael, and Leroy suddenly collide when D.C. erupts after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Maryanne finds herself torn between two men and two countries. Her life, dreams, and liberty on the line, what will she choose?
(Thriller)
Moore To Come
Moore To Come A visually captivating coffee table book, "Moore To Come" delves into the journey of recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Through poignant quotes carefully selected by the author, readers explore themes of resilience, hope, and personal growth. Each quote serves as a powerful symbol, offering inspiration and motivation that can be applied to various aspects of life. With its blend of striking imagery and profound insights, "Moore To Come" is more than just a book - it's a source of encouragement for anyone facing challenges and striving for a brighter future.
(Nonfiction)
Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire
Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire by Scarlet Ibis James is a captivating collection that explores the raw, unfiltered truths of love, longing, and self-discovery. Through twelve unforgettable stories, James invites readers into the lives of Black women and multi-ethnic characters, each navigating the complex and often messy terrain of love in its many forms.
These stories vividly depict love's triumphs and heartbreaks, from the bittersweet nostalgia of first encounters to the haunting regrets of missed connections. In The First Time She Met Her Father, a young girl's hopeful longing is met with a harsh reality. Meanwhile, Love in Cosmic Times takes readers on a surreal journey beyond Earth's edges, where a digital romance unravels with startling revelations. In I Love My Husband But..., the quiet sacrifices of marriage are exposed, revealing the unspoken compromises that linger in the shadows.
(Short Stories)
The Start of it All
Alexa Juanita
A twenty-something’s guide to empowerment, resilience, and authenticity at the dawn of adulthood.
Nothing about your 20s is straightforward. And neither is this book.
You can pick it up when you’re 20, and answer all 20 something questions, year after year. Or, just answer the ones that resonate.
You can pick it up in your mid 20s, and reflect from then on forward. You can go back, and reflect on your earlier years.
You can pick it up when you’re 18. I think that’s what my precocious younger self might have done.
OR you can do what I’m doing now - start at 29; the end of the 20s era.
(Nonfiction)
Church Girl (Original)
Aaliyah Montgomery isn't just ditching her wedding. She's also fleeing her suffocating small town and her family's expectations. She's got plans--for college, for finding herself. But landing a job in Chicago that fits her schedule isn't easy. Good thing Von Howard is desperate to find a live-in nanny. Bad thing that he's a gritty, grumpy, gorgeous tattoo artist carrying as much baggage as he has ink.
Von's new hire is inexperienced and a fire hazard in the kitchen. She's also all thick curls, thicker curves, and a distracting mix of innocence and sensuality. After the upheaval of a divorce, he just needs a nanny, not a sneaky link. Meanwhile, Aaliyah is bonding with his seven-year-old and showing an unexpected flair for tattoo art. Who could resist?
Yet deep down, Aaliyah's still running--from her feelings and her fear of losing herself to someone else's expectations again. Even as their pasts return to haunt them, their undeniable heat says maybe it's time to stand and fight for a love they didn't see coming.
(Romance)
Amy Sherald: American Sublime
Bringing together nearly all of her artwork to date, this lavishly illustrated volume situates the work of Amy Sherald (b. 1973) within the context of American realist and figurative painting. Encompassing the full arc of her career, from her poetic early works to the distinctive figure paintings and portraits that have become her hallmark, Amy Sherald: American Sublime unfolds her method of selecting individuals she meets on the street and using facial expression, body language, and clothing choices to create paintings that transcend portraiture and expand the canon of American art. Essays by curators Sarah Roberts and Rhea Combs; poet and writer Elizabeth Alexander; artist Dario Calmese; and renowned scholar Deborah Willis contextualize and illuminate Sherald's creation of a new form of imaginative portraiture. Often depicting her subjects' skin in gray monochrome, surrounded by few markers of place, time, or context beyond the clothes they wear, Sherald challenges the assumption that Black life is inextricably bound with struggle, creating images that engage in more expansive thinking about race and representation and the wide-open possibilities and complexities of every individual. Whether a passerby or the former first lady Michelle Obama, Sherald's subjects are at ease with themselves, the world, and one another.
(Art)
❤️ Scarlet Yearnings ❤️