FEBRUARY 2021 What’s New this Month

Publicity and Review Coverage for HONEY GIRLAPPLE BOOK: Book of the Month February February Library Reads PickCurrently 1# New Release for LGBT Coming of Age Fiction on Amazon!Goodreads will interview Morgan in their February newsletter (Feb 9)

OprahMag.com - “27 Most Anticipated Romance Novels” (1/5)Goodreads – “The Most Anticipated Books of 2021” (1/1)Goodreads – Romance Newsletter ‘Best of’ (1/21) Refinery 29 – “22 Great Books To Kick Off Your New Year’s Resolution To Read More” (1/4)Brit + Co - "15 Highly Anticipated Novels We Can't Wait to Read in 2021"(12/23)Amazon Book Review – “Weekend Reading” (1/8)The Rumpus – “What to Read” (12/11)Autostraddle – “69 Queer and Feminist Books Coming Your Way” (12/30)

HONEY GIRL by Morgan Rogers Trade PB original | 9780778311027 $16.99 | On sale 2/23/21

Perfect for readers of QUEENIE, this #OwnVoices coming-of-age debut follows a young black woman just finishing her Ph.D in astronomy who impulsively gets married in Vegas and decides to leave her perfectly ordered life for a summer in New York with the wife she barely knows.

Remembering and Celebrating American Greats

New York Times book review“Right about now, the

autobiography of Miss Cicely Tyson is a balm for the

afflicted.”Read it HERE!

JUST AS I AM by Cicely TysonHardcover | 9780062931061 $28.99 | On sale NOW

At last, the Academy, Tony, and three-time Emmy Award-winning actor and trailblazer, Cicely Tyson, tells her stunning story, looking back at her six-decade career and life.

I HAD A HAMMER by Hank AaronTrade PB | 9780061373602 $15.99 | On sale NOW

I Had a Hammer is much more than the intimate autobiography of one of the greatest names in pro sports—it is a fascinating social history of twentieth-century America.

“Charles Blow’s uncommonly specific and clear remedy for overcoming racial injustice in America is provocative, intriguing, innovative, and insightful. You won’t read another contemporary book on race as powerful as this bold work by one of the nation’s most compelling writers.”— Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy

THE DEVIL YOU KNOW by Charles M. BlowHardcover | 9780062914668 $26.99 | On sale NOW

From journalist and New York Times bestselling author Charles Blow comes a powerful manifesto and call to action for Black Americans to amass political power and fight white supremacy.

Extensive publicity line up! Morning Joe interview:

WATCH IT HERE

“Ladee Hubbard’s sophomore novel, The Rib King, is a fascinating story about the intersection of ambition, race and revenge. . . . Hubbard crafts unforgettable characters and masterfully builds suspense.”-Washington Post review of The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard The full review can be found here.

THE RIB KING by Ladee Hubbard Hardcover | 9780062979063 $27.99 | On sale NOW

Upstairs, Downstairs meets Parasite: The acclaimed author of The Talented Ribkins deconstructs painful African American stereotypes

and offers a fresh and searing critique on race, class, privilege, ambition, exploitation, and the seeds of rage in America in this

intricately woven and masterfully executed historical novel, set in early twentieth century that centers around the black servants of a

down-on-its heels upper-class white family.

#11 New Kid

Currently on NY Times Bestseller list

THE CONJURE-MAN DIES: A HARLEM MYSTERY by Rudolph Fisher Paperback | 9780008216474 $15.99 | On sale NOW

A unique crime classic: the very first detective novel written by an African-American, set in 1930s New York with only Black characters. This crime classic is introduced by New York crime writer Stanley Ellin, and includes Rudolph Fisher’s last published story, ‘John Archer’s Nose’, in which Perry Dart and Dr Archer return to solve the case of a young man murdered in his own bed.

THE ROOT included it in

a round-up of page-turners

#11 New Kid

BOOKPAGE has reviewed The Conjure-Man Dies for their February issue: “[T]his trailblazing work of fiction is notable for its depiction of Harlem’s African American society and culture in the 1930s… The Conjure-Man Dies is now happily welcomed back to its rightful place both in the history of crime fiction and the wider canon of Black literature.”

On Sale This Month

AFRICAN SAMURAIThe True Story of Yaskuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in

Feudal JapanLockley Thomas

PB 9781335044983 $17.99

On sale 2/2/21

The remarkable life of history’s first foreign-born samurai, and his astonishing

journey from North East Africa to the heights of Japanese society.

LOUD BLACK GIRLSYomi Adegoke

HC 9780008342616 $26.99

On sale 2/2/21

In Loud Black Girls, the authors of Slay in Your Lane ask black British female

writers to focus on what happens next? – what does the future hold in the

uncertain post-Brexit world and the rise of the far right, where there is also

more opportunity for black woman to thrive than there has ever been before?

NO MORE LIESThe Myth and Beauty of American

History Dick Gregory

PB 9780062981288 $17.99

On sale 2/16/21

Republished as part of Amistad’s Literary Revival Program, the groundbreaking,

bestselling look at history from the perspective of African Americans: an

essential classic that continues to speak to us today, written by the voice of black consciousness, Dick Gregory—the

incomparable satirist, human rights and environmental activist, health advocate,

social justice champion, and NAACP Image Award–winning author.

ANTI-RACIST ALLYSophie Williams

PB 9780063081352 $15.99

On sale 2/16/21

Join the fight for racially marginalized people with this pocket-sized guide filled with

practical insights from one of the leading voices of the movement for

equality and founder of the @officialmillennialblack Instagram.

THE KINDEST LIENancy Johnson

HC 9780063005631 $27.99

On sale 2/2/21

For fans of Tayari Jones and Jacqueline Woodson, a thought-

provoking, page-turning debut about race, class, identity, and the pursuit

of the American dream.

RACELESSIn Search Of Family, Identity, And the Truth About Where I Belong

Georgina Lawton PB 9780063009486

$17.99On sale 2/23/21

From The Guardian’s Georgina Lawton, a moving examination of how racial

identity is constructed—through the author’s own journey grappling with secrets and stereotypes, having been

raised by white parents with no explanation as to why she looked black.

OWN THE ARENAMatch Points For Winning, From The

Blacktop To the BoardroomKatrina M. Adams

HC 9780062936820$26.99

On sale 2/23/21

From the former President and CEO of the United States Tennis Association—the first black woman and youngest person ever to

hold the position—comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the U.S. Open, the largest and most lucrative

sports event in the world—lessons that can be applied across business and to any life

challenge.

HISTORY HISTORY

FICTIONSOCIAL SCIENCE

Wild Rain Beverly Jenkins

HC 9780063075153 $27.99

MM 9780062861719$7.99

On sale 2/8/21

USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins continues her captivating

Women Who Dare series with a female rancher who forges her own path in the

wake of the Civil War.

VIP: DR. MAE JEMISONHeather Alexander

PB•9780062889706 $ 5.99

On sale now

VIP: LEWIS LATIMER

Denise Lewis PatrickPB•9780062889669

$5.99On sale now

AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B.B. AlstonHardcover | 9780062975164 $17.99 | On sale now

Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a trilogy filled with #blackgirlmagic, about a young girl who must earn a spot at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs in order to find her missing brother—only to discover that her unprecedented levels of potential and power have marked her as a suspect in the ongoing fight against an evil magical threat. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor.

WHEN HARRIET MET SOJOURNER

HC 9780060504250 $16.99PB 9780060504274 $7.99

PB On sale 2/9/21

FREDERICK DOUGLASSThe Lion Who Wrote

HistoryWalter Dean Myers

HC 9780060277093 $17.99PB 9780063037922 $8.99

PB On sale 2/16/21

REAPER OF SOULSRena Barron

HC 9780062870988 $18.99

On sale 2/16/21

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

“This timely, energetic, first-person narrative moves quickly with clear descriptions, a thrilling buildup, and strong messages about profiling.” - Kirkus Reviews—Starred review

“An enchanting fantasy adventure filled with heart and soul. Amari is magical!”-Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE HATE U GIVE

ROOT MAGIC by Eden RoyceHardcover | 9780062899576 $16.99 | On sale now

From debut writer Eden Royce comes a wondrous Southern gothic story set in South Carolina in the 1960s—an unforgettable tale of

courage, friendship, and Black Girl Magic.

“A strong coming-of-age story grounded in a vibrant cultural heritage.” - Kirkus Reviews—Starred review

“A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book!” -Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation

Trade Reviews:Kirkus Reviews—Starred review

Booklist—Starred reviewSchool Library Journal—Starred review

Publishers Weekly—Starred reviewBCCB—Review

Shelf Awareness—Review

Trade Reviews:Shelf Awareness- reviewBookpage- Starred review- January 1st

Bulletin of Center for Children’s Books- Review- January issuePublishersWeekly- review- November 12th

PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION MIDDLE GRADE NONFICTION YA FICTION