Kindred Presents: Read Black
The Kindred Team invites you to Read Black! Join us for a monthly book club designed to further the conversation on Black literature, history, and culture.
On odd months, there will be a facilitated discussion about a specific book by a Black author. There will be six total facilitated discussions, in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
On even months, there will be a round-robin book share of recent or longtime favorites written by Black authors. Bring a book to share with others and discover new books to enjoy. On these months, the facilitating member of Kindred will collect titles for a list to be shared on the library website.
Read Black ... History
In February, the Read Black Book Club meets for the first round-robin style Book Chat of 2025. What better time to read Black history?
Read Black Book Club 2025
Here are the six books we will be reading together in January, March, May, July, September, and November of 2025.
Read Black: Beyond Cool. Awkward. Black.
The Read Black Book Club recently met to discuss Cool. Awkward. Black. edited by Karen Strong & featuring stories by a LOT of great authors.
Read Black Book Chat - April 2024
The Read Black Book Club alternates between conversations on a single book and sharing recent favorites. Here are titles from April.
Read Black ... History
In February, the Read Black Book Club meets for the first round-robin style Book Chat of 2025. What better time to read Black history?
Read Black Book Club 2025
Here are the six books we will be reading together in January, March, May, July, September, and November of 2025.
Read Black: Beyond Cool. Awkward. Black.
The Read Black Book Club recently met to discuss Cool. Awkward. Black. edited by Karen Strong & featuring stories by a LOT of great authors.
Read Black Book Chat - April 2024
The Read Black Book Club alternates between conversations on a single book and sharing recent favorites. Here are titles from April.
More staff lists
Read Black Poetry
The Read Black Book Club recently met for a session dedicated entirely to poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Black Poets to try for National Poetry Month
Poetry has been a stalwart tradition in Black culture for centuries, from storytelling to rap and hip-hop.
Read Black ... History
In February, the Read Black Book Club meets for the first round-robin style Book Chat of 2025. What better time to read Black history?
Read Black Book Club - December 2024
The Read Black Book Club recently met for our final Book Chat of the year, to share recent reads by Black authors about the Black community.
Read Black Book Chat: February 2024
The Read Black Book Club met recently, discussing some recent favorite reads written by Black authors. Here are the books they recommend!
Afro-Latinx Stories
Discover the many stories of Afro-Latinx folks in the U.S. & those in Latin America & the Caribbean with this collection for different ages.
Graphic Novel Gems: Black History for All
Challenge yourself by diving into one of the captivating non-fiction graphic novels on this Black History Month-inspired reading list.
Buffalo Soldiers Digital Materials
Looking for information about the Buffalo Soldiers? We have many free digital resources on Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy!
African American Genealogy Research & Archiving
African-American genealogy research is usually challenging but not impossible. The Library has print and online resources that can help!
Fantasy in Honor of Black History
Whether their characters are facing oppression/injustice or experiencing power/success, these Black authors provide a flawless execution.
Black Romance to Read Every Day
February might be Black History Month, but you can read Black romance any time of the year!
Books Worth Your Time! - January 2024
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
Books Worth Your Time!
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
Read Black - December 2023
Every year in December, the Read Black Book Club has a round-robin discussion of new books they've read by Black authors in the last year.
Jessica's Favorite Reads by Black Authors - 2023
Between leading the Read Black Book Club and my own reading goals, I picked up a lot of great books by Black authors in 2023.
Books Worth Your Time! - November 2023
New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!