Bezi Yohannes and Ravynn K. Stringfield
Meet our February Black Women Creators! Bezi Yohannes (@BeingABookwyrm) and Ravynn K. Stringfield (@RavynnKaMia) hosts of Dreaming in the Dark podcast
Fantasy
Niobe and the Power of Life and Death
Latonya finds Stranger Comics’ Niobe Ayutami to be an inspiration in the way she embodies life and death.
Author Spotlight: Tracy Deonn
Meet author of the contemporary fantasy novel ‘Legendborn,’ Tracy Deonn.
Author Spotlight: Jordan Ifueko
Meet author Jordan Ifueko and get her debut fantasy novel ‘Raybearer.’
Author Spotlight: Kalynn Bayron
Meet author Kalynn Bayron, and get her debut novel Cinderella Is Dead.
Kuumba Kickback: Black Girls, Fantasy Worlds
We spoke with debut fantasy authors Roseanne A. Brown, Namina Forna, Jordan Ifueko, Tracy Deonn, Bethany C. Morrow, Nandi Taylor, and Kalynn Bayron about their upcoming books, fantasy, and what inspires them in their writing!
The Importance of Creating Worlds for Young Black Readers
Abisola writes about Children of Blood and Bone and Daughters of Nri, and how they are important for young Black readers.
How Fantasy Became a Bridge Between Sisters
Syntrell writes about how fantasy books gave her a way to connect with her sister.
Fantasy: It’s Not Just for Book Nerds
The start of football season is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s the one time where every fan is most optimistic about their team. For fans like me, as soon as the previous season ends, I’m consumed with how my team can become better for the following year. I spend the first […]
