Articles related to "African American Author"

The young adult novel, Push has been adapted into the movie, Precious Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire and will be released in movie theaters in November, 2009.

Over the years books wirtten by minority authors have repeatedly fallen under the axe. Here is a compilation of the most banned books by minority authors for 1999-2000

Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.

Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.

Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.

Love the letter Z? Here are some beautiful name choices for a little girl that begin with the last letter.

Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.

Motley's detailed and vibrant works depict 20th century black culture, history, and nightlife, particularly scenes of Chicago.

Eric Jerome Dickey, one of the premier African American authors, creates an intriguing anti-hero with his chronicles of professional hit man, Gideon.

Kwanzaa is growing holiday celebrated by African Americans. The exact number of people that follow this holiday is unkown however the principles we can all respect.

As gifted kids' reading abilities surpass age-appropriate content, there are options for guiding them toward titles that will appeal to both readers and their parents.