What’s the impact of a life? Martin Luther King Jr. spoke into a system that needed change – that still needs change, and every year, we remember. His name and work continue to be a call for action, and his remembrance is a check of accountability on all of us.
Words feel stolen when I consider the level of injustice that we humans enact upon one another. It breaks my heart, and yet, my whiteness means that I don’t have to be aware of the pain in every waking and breathing moment. And yup, there it is the white guilt. Phew, it is complicated to be human…
What I really wanted to offer to MLK Day and readers is a list of fabulous books written by black authors, and so I share them in the slides above. Are you adding any to your TBR list? Have you read any of them?
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We’ve all been raised on the American Dream, and this book takes a closer look at it…the beauties and tragedies of it. And this story broke me open. Buy it on Amazon*
Do you ever think about how the choices of your great great great grandparents impacted where you are today? No? Me either, actually, but let’s be honest…the decisions of our ancestors absolutely have made a difference in our lives, and Homegoing is a look at this question. Buy it on Amazon*
What does it mean to have biological family who does or does not want you? And how does that complicate your life? Meanwhile, so much more. This story haunts me still. Buy the story on Amazon*
This story was sexy, sweet, and thoughtful, and I loved the character development. Right when I was thinking that the hero was just too perfect, the author revealed some great growth moments. Definitely worth the read. Buy it on Amazon*
I reallllllly loved this book, and I’m absolutely stunned that it only has about 350 reviews on Amazon because I really truly believe this book is fantastic and should be read by EVERYONE. Buy it on Amazon*
This book brought me to tears so many times, and I’m so glad that it hit shelves and the screen because we need stories like this. We need the compassion of walking through other peoples’ shoes through stories. Buy it on Amazon*
I cannot wait to read this novel by Toni Shiloh because (1) she’s a great writer and (2) do you see that cover??????? Preorder on Amazon*
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