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Abrams writes in various genres. Her works include non-fiction, mysteries, and juvenile fiction. She also writes romantic suspense under the pen name Selena Montgomery. |
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Alers's books are contemporary fast-paced love stories, sometimes with an element of suspense. Alers reliably brings about a satisfying happy ending. |
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Black writes coming-of-age stories about culturally diverse, often flawed, characters. His writing is lyrical and reflective. |
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Cole writes historical and contemporary romances featuring diverse characters. Her rich detail and intricate plots add depth and dimension as the characters find their way. |
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Ta-Nehisi Coates is a national correspondent for The Atlantic where he writes about cultural, social and political issues. He is one of the most interesting public intellectuals today. |
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Cosby's books are fast-paced, suspenseful plots that frequently revolve around southern cities and criminal activities. |
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Gay's character-driven literary fiction and her thought-provoking nonfiction are amusing and brutally direct in addressing prejudice, injustice, and greed. |
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Guillory writes modern romantic comedies featuring smart, capable heroines who excel in their careers and lead full lives surrounded by supportive friends and families. |
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Gyasi's fiction offers complex, multi-faceted explorations of both African and African-American lives. Thematically, she addresses issues of race, gender, and national identity. |
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Jenkins's stories are vividly descriptive historical romances featuring tough-minded heroines and charismatic heroes and are set throughout 19th- century America. |
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LaValle's characters are strange, idiosyncratic, often mentally ill, and charming. His prose veers between deadpan humor, the utterly ridiculous, and the terrifying. |
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Martin creates compelling, independent female characters who are figuring out what they want out of life. Her novels place romance front and center, with sexy scenes, funny dialogue, and swoon-worthy heroes. |
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Mbue writes fiction that draws the reader into the story and into the personalities of the characters while addressing interracial relations. Her stories also contain touches of magical realism or special powers. |
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Monroe’s dramatic novels feature tough African-Americans in bitter circumstances and powerful relationships. Some of her stories are set in the Depression Era, while others are contemporary. |
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Mosley adds a twist to the hardboiled mystery by exploring racial and economic problems in his cinematic and compelling stories. Characters are fully-developed with strengths and flaws and are often challenged by the difficult aspects of life. |
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Okorafor is known for world-building Afrofuturistic science fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, and science fantasy. Her compelling novels and exciting adventure tales are thoughtful commentaries on xenophobia and identity. |
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Weber's compelling urban fiction is fast-paced, melodramatic, steamy, and entertaining. He builds sprawling communities filled with complex characters whose outrageous antics further complicate their highly dramatic relationships. |
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There are a few things you're guaranteed to get in each of Whitehead's inventive, original books: shrewd humor, evocative writing, well-crafted characters, sharp social commentary, and plenty of references to popular culture. |
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