Nikki Giovanni was an American poet and professor at Virginia Tech. She died at the age of 81 on Monday, December 9, 2024. To many, Nikki Giovanni was much more than a poet. She was a voice for Black women during a time when such voices were either silenced orRead More →
November is nearly over. December is on the horizon. Before we sit down for a fantastic Thanksgiving meal, and certainly before the craziness of shopping for holiday presents sets in, let’s take a look back at a few books that made their debut in October. Consider adding these to yourRead More →
Happy Halloween! This year, I wanted to do something different from the typical scary books that will knock your socks off and make you sleep with the lights on. Halloween is a special time in which we have permission to delve into the world of spookiness. The holiday deserves moreRead More →
September is the season of renewal. Gone are the leaves that provided shade and nourishment during the spring and summer months. In line with refreshment, I have created a list of books that caught my attention last month. Check them out and consider adding a few to your to-be-read (TBR)Read More →
September 22, 2024, through September 28, 2024, is recognized as Banned Books Week in the United States of America. Last year marked a precedent in which more than 4,000 book titles were either challenged or banned in various parts of the country. The majority of these titles were either writtenRead More →