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The bluest eye, by author toni morrison, is about a young african american girl who prays for blue eyes so that she can look like the blond hair and blue eyed kids in america. Born in 1934, poet, writer and political activist amiri baraka used his writing as a weapon against racism and became one of the most widely published african american writers. Chinua achebe is one of the best african authors who have contributed a lot in the field of african literature. To help readers pick out some of the best inspirational books, newsmax has compiled this list of the top 25 living, christian nonfiction authors. From literary icons to fresh, buzzworthy talent, here are 25 great books by african american authors you should add to your reading list today. The verbose writer, scholar and reverend remains a television fixture as well. African american literature african american literature renaissance in the 1970s. From literary icons to fresh, buzzworthy talent, here are 25 great books by africanamerican authors you should add to your reading list today. In general, most africanamerican folktales fall into one of seven categories. This is a list of african american authors and writers, all of whom are considered part of african american literature, and who already have wikipedia articles. Hope wabuke is a southern californiabased writer and a contributing editor at the root. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. There is a great and proud tradition of american writers, including some of the worlds most famous authors. Learn more about the harlem renaissance, including its noteworthy works and artists, in this article.
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