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Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self by Danielle Evans-
Also a Bellwether Prize Winner. Fearless, funny and ultimately tender, a bold new perspective on the experience of being young and African American or mixed-race in modern-day America.
Beloved by Toni Morrison-
Part ghost story, part history lesson, part folktale, Beloved finds beauty in the unbearable, and lets us all see the enduring promise of hope that lies in anyone's future.
Brass Ankle Blues by Rachel M. Harper-
As a young woman of mixed race, Nellie Kincaid is about to encounter the strange, unsettling summer of her 15th year. As the summer progresses, Nellie will have to define herself, navigating the twists and turns of first love. At the same time, her family is becoming more and more divided by the day.
From Cradle to Grave by Patricia MacDonald-
Morgan Adair is looking forward to attending the baptism of her new godson. But Morgan's excitement is tempered by concern for her friend who has been suffering from post-natal depression. A few days later Morgan receives a devastating phone call ...
The Ha-Ha by Dave King-
Ever since a severe blow to the head during his days in the Army, Howard Kapostash has not spoken. After being asked to watch over a 9-year-old boy he has to learn how to communicate and connect to the world again.
Minimal Damage: Stories of Veterans by H. Lee Barnes-
Short stories about the experiences of veterans returning to civilian life after war.
Passing by Nella Larsen-
The landmark novel about the cultural meaning of race, first published in 1929, is a remarkably candid exploration of shifting racial and sexual boundaries which tells the story of an two African American woman who must confront lies and secret fears.
You Believers by Jane Bradley-
A young woman goes missing and her mother uproots her life to find her daughter. A story of casual evil and of how the worst things can be faced so that we might not only survive, but grow while offering insight into how we might endure horrible events with faith, strength and grace even while it reveals the ripple effects of random violence.
