Are you looking to diversify your reading list and support Black authors? Look no further! Here are 50 talented Black authors spanning a variety of genres, from fiction to non-fiction, romance to mystery. Whether you're a fan of independent publishers or looking for new voices in the literary world, these authors have something for everyone.
Why Support Black Authors?
Supporting Black authors is not only a way to promote diversity in literature but also a way to amplify marginalized voices. By reading and sharing their work, you are contributing to a more inclusive literary landscape.
Discover New Voices
From debut authors to seasoned writers, this list showcases the breadth of talent within the Black literary community. Explore different perspectives, experiences, and storytelling styles as you dive into the works of these authors.
Opportunities for Advanced Reader Copies
Some of these authors offer advanced reader copies (ARCs) of their upcoming releases. This is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at their latest work and provide feedback before the official publication date.
Explore Various Genres
Whether you're a fan of romance, science fiction, urban fiction, or memoirs, there's something for everyone on this list. Discover new genres or delve deeper into your favorites with recommendations from these talented Black authors.
Take the time to explore the works of these 50 Black authors and expand your reading horizons. Not only will you discover new favorite books, but you'll also be contributing to a more inclusive and diverse literary community.
Happy reading!
xoxo,
Schae
| Black Authors (Last name, first) | Genres | Website |
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fantasy | |
| Adia, Jade | thriller | https://www.jadeadia.com |
| Alford, Cassie | romance, fantasy | Other Links |
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Allen, Danielle |
urban romance | https://www.authordanielleallen.com/ |
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Allen, Jayne |
fiction | https://jayneallen.com/ |
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Bayron, Kalynn |
YA fantasy, YA horror, LGBTQ fantasy | https://www.kalynnbayron.com/ |
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Belizaire, Millie |
romance, contemporary fiction | |
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Bishop, Natasha |
contemporary romance | |
| Brown, Tracy | urban fiction, romance, crime | https://www.authortracybrown.com |
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Butler, Octavia |
dystopia, space opera, soft sci-fi | https://www.octaviabutler.com/ |
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Cage, Jessica |
urban fantasy, paranormal romance | |
| Cole, Alyssa | thriller | https://alyssacole.com/ |
| Cole, Briana | thriller, fiction | https://www.brianacole.com/ |
| Danae, Briann | urban romance | https://brianndanae.com/ |
| Deonn, Tracy | fantasy | https://www.tracydeonn.com/ |
| Dickey, Eric Jerome | urban fiction, romance | Thrift Books |
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Forest, Kristina |
romance | |
| Forrester, Nia | romance, women's fiction | https://www.niaforrester.com/ |
| Gibson, Precious | romance, fiction, crime | Other Links |
| Girma, Tigest | fantasy, dark academia, vampires | https://tigestgirma.com/ |
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Guillory, Jasmine |
romance, LGBTQ romance | |
| Hill, Marina | romance, coming-of-age | https://themarinahill.com/ |
| Howard, Sheena C. | graphic novel, comic, non-fiction, fiction | https://sheenachoward.com/ |
| Howell-Baptiste, Kirby | children's | Amazon |
| J., Breanna | urban fiction | https://authorbreannaj.com/ |
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Jackson, Tiffany D. |
YA fiction, YA horror/thriller, YA romance | https://www.writeinbk.com/ |
| Jemisin, N. K. | fantasy, fiction, dystopia, graphic | https://nkjemisin.com/ |
| Karrington, Blake | urban fiction | |
| Leigh, Celsi | urban fiction, romance | Goodreads |
| Love, B. | romance, urban fiction | https://www.authorblove.net/ |
| Monroe, Mary | fiction | https://www.marymonroe.org |
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Millz, Quan |
urban fiction | |
| Neilson, Riss M. | YA fantasy, YA romance, women's fiction, adult romance | https://www.rissmneilson.com/books |
| Omotoni, Aleema | thriller | https://www.aleemaomotoni.com/ |
| Ogugouo, Odunze | manga, comics | Other Links |
| Paige, Danielle | comics, fantasy | https://www.instagram.com/daniellempaige |
| Ray, Shamara | urban fiction, romance | https://www.shamararay.com/ |
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Reed, Daines L. |
fiction | https://booksbydaines.com/ |
| Renee, Sydney | YA, women's fiction, suspense/thriller |
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| Rumble, Tayor-Dior | contemporary romance, comedy | Other Links |
| Rochon, Farrah | romance | HOME | farrahrochon |
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Ryan, Kennedy |
romance | |
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Sambury, Liselle |
YA fantasy, YA horror, dark academia | |
| Smoak, Ciana | YA sports | https://www.authorcianasmoak.com/ |
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Souljah, Sister |
urban fiction, children's lit, | https://www.sistersouljah.com/books |
| Thompson, Kasha | romance | https://www.kashathompson.com/ |
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Tsopo, Nicole |
fantasy | goodreads |
| Watson, Renee | historical fiction, childrens, YA & adult fiction | https://www.reneewatson.net/ |
| West, Symone | romance | Other links |
| Williams, Shanora | psych thriller, fantasy romance, romance | https://www.shanorawilliams.com/ |
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Williams, Tia |
romance, YA fiction | https://www.tiawilliams.net/ |
Common Acronyms you may see:
TBR = to be read | YA = young adult | ARC = advanced reader copy
DNF = did not finish
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