New Releases to Celebrate Black History Month

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February is Black History Month and we're excited to share some new releases by Black authors that you can find in Wilmette Public Library's collection. From a once forgotten novel from literary icon Zora Neale Hurston to a fictional exploration of Jessie Redmon Faust, "Midwife of the Harlem Renaissance", to a cookbook exploring the diverse cuisines of the Southern U.S., there is something here for everyone!

The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston

"A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great—not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision."-from the publisher

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People of Means by Nancy Johnson

"A propulsive novel about a mother and daughter each seeking justice and following their dreams during moments of social reckoning—1960s Nashville and 1992 Chicago."-from the publisher

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Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor

"In this exhilarating tale...a disabled Nigerian American woman pens a wildly successful Sci-Fi novel, but as her fame rises, she loses control of the narrative—a surprisingly cutting, yet heartfelt drama about art and love, identity and connection, and, ultimately, what makes us human. The future of storytelling is here."-from the publisher

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The Improvisers by Nicole Glover

"The Improvisers is the tale of Velma, a barnstorming pilot and former magic bootlegger, who pursues dangerous enchanted items and a mystery that crosses the U.S. and cuts through time—right to the heart of her family’s past and present."-from the publisher

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The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest

"An R&B singer and a corporate executive find love that hits the right notes."-from the publisher

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Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

“An engaging account of an underappreciated yet pivotal figure in literary history.”-Library Journal

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Tangleroot by Kalela Williams

"A contemporary Black teen digs into the mysteries and secrets of family heritage in this complex debut."-Booklist

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Remember, You Are a Wiley by Maya Wiley

"A moving, politically-charged memoir of surviving trauma and embracing the power of activism from MSNBC legal analyst, professor, civil rights lawyer and former New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley."-from the publisher

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Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry

"A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue—and its fascinating role in Black history and culture."-from the publisher

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Load in Nine Times: Poems by Frank X Walker

"Walker’s excellent 12th collection captures the Black experience before and after emancipation in intimate and expansive poems."-Publishers Weekly

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Our South: Black Food Through My Lens by Ashleigh Shanti

"Our South takes readers on a mouthwatering journey through Appalachia and beyond, revealing the depth and diversity of Southern cooking through the eyes of a rising culinary star."-from the publisher

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Love by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

"A remarkable compilation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s reflections on love and its transformative power—a stellar addition to Dr. King’s archives."-from the publisher

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