National Book Awards Highlight Diversity in Literature
Last week, the National Book Foundation announced its 2020 winners in a virtual ceremony hosted by Jason Reynolds, author of the Track series, All American Boys, and Stamped. The ceremony,
Why Horror Can be Oddly Comforting and Some Recommendations by Black Authors
With the pandemic, wildfires, a worldwide racial reckoning, and an impending constitutional crisis, many readers have understandably been turning to comforting, escapist stories to help cope. I remember when the
A Too-Short History of Book Censorship in the US Pt 1: From Civil War to World War
“A dangerous book will always be in danger from those it threatens with the demand that they question their assumptions. They’d rather hang on to the assumptions and ban the
15 Black Authors Have Been Longlisted for the National Book Award
The National Book Award is one of the most anticipated award ceremonies in the US for authors, publishers, and readers alike. Since its founding in 1950, the NBA has honored
Welcome to the Olive Tree Books-N-Voices Blog
This year, Olive Tree Books-N-Voices is doing more to connect with the community online and over social media. This blog is meant to be the center of that effort, the
