New Book Release: Unbeweavable by Katrina Spencer

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Today is the release of Unbeweavable, the second novel by Katrina Spencer, who writes for us here at RAWSISTAZ.   On her website, when discussing the book’s release, she says: “Writing a book is like blowing air in a balloon. You blow, and blow, and blow—filling your lungs expand and contract as you blow life into [...]

The Death (or not) of Black Literature

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What brought about the “death” of black literature? If Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston or James Baldwin were alive today, what would they say/think about the state of black literature?  Would they be surprised at what’s hot & selling? Is it something we can be proud to pass on to our children? Or, is black [...]

30 Books in 90 Days Reading Lists

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Okay everyone, as we mentioned last week, we will be participating in Written Magazine’s 30 Books in 90 Days Summer Reading Challenge.  For more information, CLICK HERE.  If you’re not participating via the Ning group Written has already set up, this is the spot to post your list.  Or, you can post both places.  I know [...]