Inciting Joy: Essays
Poet Ross Gay presents an essay collection on leaning into joy, even in the face of grief and fear. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
Black History Month Adult Nonfiction
Dive into these selections by Black authors which place joy, discovery, creativity and excellence at the fore. Representing a wide spectrum of nonfiction, from crafting to cooking to sports to narrative essay (and some combining more than one!), these titles are, at their core, celebratory and enriching reads.
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Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means for America
Writer Jason Reid has been following the proliferation of Black quarterbacks, a position that had long been dominated by their white counterparts. Following the stories of players like Colin Kaepernick, Patrick Mahomes, and Kyler Murray, Reid takes an incisive look at how the history–and future–of the NFL is shaped by these pioneering players. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla.
Fix Me a Plate: Traditional and New School Soul Food Recipes From Scotty Scott of Cook Drank Eat
Chef Scotty Scott provides all the classic soul food recipes you’d ever want, including some remixes to further spice things up.
My Pretty Brown Doll: Crochet Patterns for a Doll That Looks Like You
Crafting extraordinaire Yolanda Jordan presents the first doll pattern book entirely focused on creating dolls that have all shades of brown skin. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla.
AphroChic : Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home
This book celebrates the Black family home, showcasing both the design elements that owners have embraced to the broader cultural story of Black home ownership.
Soul Culture : Black Poets, Books and Questions That Grew Me Up
Remic Bigham-Risher mixes personal essays, along with insights from interviews with 10 Black poets, that digs into the action of creativity and the “guiding voice” that helps the process along.