African american book publishers

Discover the best childrens africanamerican story books in best sellers. I am honored and humbled to be a part of the beacon family. American book publishing better business bureau profile. The next black publishing generation speaks publishers weekly. Organized in 1979, black light fellowship is a small african american publishing and media company. Africanamerican commercial book publishers released a total of 154 titles in the period 197074, a dramatic rise from the previous high. Kensington continues to be the foremost american publisher of romance novels. I dont want your african american childrens book list. And, of course, africa world press is also the publisher of no easy victories.

Founded in 1991, we have always been familyowned and independent, which means we publish what we. Shop african american books african american images, inc. The premier online bookstore for bestselling and classic african american books. This is africas bwesigye bwa mwesigire looks at the other side of the coin through the made in africa ii series, where he talks to seven publishers at the centre of the growth of new african. African american images independent publishers group. Awardwinning childrens book author and illustrator christopher myers wrote an opinion. African american book publisher book publishing companies. Discover the best childrens african american story books in best sellers.

Black classic press is currently only accepting manuscripts that are being used by the author in the collegeuniversity classroom. Dec 10, 2012 the state of african american publishing publishers and agents are finding a new set of benefits and challenges in the african american book market. Founded in 1980, african american images provides authors with a mailing list of 125,000 customers, 25,000 of which are from the chicagoland area, as well as access to several of the largest churches in chicago for additional programs. Africanamerican book publishers in the united states, 196080. Our goal is to publish affordable and powerful urban ebooks that is, ebooks that empower african americans, other minorities, and women of all ethnicities. Publisher imprints with books written by or about people of african descent highlighted on african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. Africanamerican book publishers in the united states. Along with publishing a first book by an emerging new african poet each year, the africa book fund has also committed to publishing a collected edition of a major living african poet each year, and this year it is gabriel okara, the only person who could ever be called. Forthcoming books for 2017 by authors of african descent. If you dont classify your book appropriately, it can lead to rejection.

Aalbc is the largest and most popular online bookstore dedicated to african american literature and black literature from around the world. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know. Weary of worlds where black superheroes are an afterthought. Africanamerican publishing, 2015 as race continues to be a hot topic in america, academic presses that have long specialized in africanamerican nonfiction are savvy about getting their their. If you want the most accurate information available for black book agents in the united states, enter your first name and email address for free instant access to the directory of literary agents. Most are from a christian perspective biographies, devotionals, bibles, childrens books, urban christian fiction. We celebrate black culture, through books, for readers of all backgrounds to enjoy. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. Find awardwinning books about black history and culture for young readers of all ages, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels. Finding a book publisher is the dream of many authors, but there are many predatory publishers that will take advantage. This is the largest searchable and free book publisher listing on the web.

Black literary agents find african american book agents and. Of those are hundreds of book publishers, quite a few of them are blackowned meaning they are owned by african american entrepreneurs. Covenant books is an international christian owned and operated book publisher based in murrells inlet, south carolina. Tired of visions of the future where black people and africa dont seem to exist. Most publishers have african american, latino, girl, or boy children s book lists. While africanamerican book publishers have been active in the united states since the second decade of the 19th century, the 1960s and 1970s saw a. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. Christian book publishers book publishing directory. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. African american book publishers list this list is organized alphabetically by first name of publisher as it appears on the title page of african american authored books and pamphlets. We see ourselves shining as a black light of christ. American dreams its really not possible to say you know all there is to know about american history without having studied americas many ethnic communities.

For now, however, presses continue to bring books to market. Life changing books lcb publishes a variety of african american literature including contemporary fiction, womens fiction, urban as well as. These imprints are wellknown for popular commercial fiction, mysteries and thrillers, african american titles, multicultural fiction, nonfiction, as well as true crime and westerns. While african american book publishers have been active in the united states since the second decade of the 19th century, the 1960s and 1970s saw a proliferation of publishing activity, with the establishment of many new publishing houses, an increase in the number of titles published, and significant growth in the number of african american bookstores. Here are six african american publishers who remain in the trade, committed to sharing highquality literature and nonfiction to challenge and inform. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know about. Page 1 of 282 of all the publishing companies listed in the american publishers directory this is a list of all publishers in united states. Africanamerican book publishers in the united states, 1960. African and african american cultural bookstore dr jawanza kunjufu books. Go to the directory of american publishing companies to see a list of american publishing houses and american publishing services companies sorted by category. Every year, thousands of new books are released and most of them are published by hundreds of book publishers. Strebor books an imprint founded in 1999 by author zane is also under the atria publishing group. Roxanne dunbarortiz beacon press is an american treasure.

Discover the best african american urban fiction in best sellers. Genesis press is the largest privately owned african american book publisher in the country. Beacon press is truly a beacon, shining light on the past, spotlighting what matters in the present, and guiding us toward a better world. This list is organized alphabetically by first name of publisher as it appears on the title page of african americanauthored books and pamphlets. Welcome to african american book publishers website market quick stats. The next black publishing generation speaks a new generation of african american book publishing professionals share their thoughts on the state of the industry. African american book publisher this is our listings of african american book publisher. Most publishers have african american, latino, girl, or boy childrens book lists.

These publishers are publishing books concerned with african american issues. Our staff includes graphic artists, typeset specialists, publicity agents, staff editors, chief editors, distribution coordinators, wholesale marketers, web designers, social media managers, and customer service specialists. We are also one of the few minorityowned publishing companies in the united states. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. The date in brackets indicates the date of publication of the first item known to have been produced by that publisher or. Africanamerican publishing, 2015 publishers weekly. African liberation and american activists over a half century, edited by africafocus editor william minter, gail hovey, and charles cobb, jr. Founded in 1991, we have always been familyowned and independent, which means we publish what we want and arent afraid to take risks. Black literary agents find all african american literary agents looking for new authors using the official literary agencies directory. Although useful, these cultural and genderthemed book lists are often inadequate, restrictive, and in many ways stereotypical. For many, like black classic press and just us books.

Covenant books free author packet publish your book. The question that begs, and i dont know how to answer it, would be how to handle a book like gone with the wind, in which race certainly plays a role, but so offensively that one could hardly call it an african. A new generation of africanamerican book publishing professionals share their thoughts on the state of the industry. While africanamerican book publishers have been active in the united states since the second decade of the 19th century, the 1960s and 1970s saw a proliferation of publishing activity, with the establishment of many new publishing houses, an increase in the number of titles published, and significant growth in the number of africanamerican bookstores. Here are six africanamerican publishers who remain in the trade, committed to sharing highquality literature and nonfiction to challenge and inform. With african americans writing and buying books in record numbers, the time is ripe for a comprehensive publishing guide tailored expressly to the needs of this vibrant, creative community. Submit your book to african american publishing agents. Our goal is to spread the message in that literature with as many people as possible. Blackowned publishers you need to know about book riot. Aalbc the largest site dedicated to books by or about. All information in these listings are from the publishers. Book publishing companies largest listings of book.

Organized in 1979, black light fellowship is a small africanamerican publishing and media company. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. Our list of literary agents includes all 22 black book agents working at 16 different literary agencies in the united states. They are especially problematic for young black boys, many of whom are reluctant readers. Immigrants were and still are an important part of our identity as a country. Strive publishing s mission is to publish african american picture books and young adult novels with stories from the african american communities that are contemporary and relatable. A valuable resource for writers, readers, and publishers alike, black. Founded in 1980, african american images provides authors with a mailing list of 125,000 customers, 25,000 of which are from the chicagoland area, as well as access to several of the. The african american literature book club started out in 1998 as an. Christian publishing company black light fellowship 773.

Frightening stuff if youre a book lover, especially one for whom a book still means paper and a spine. The african american writers handbook meets this challenge perfectly. Best sellers in childrens africanamerican story books. If you are using your book to teach in the collegeuniversity classroom, and would like to have it considered for publication by black classic press, please send a synopsis, table of contents. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Then this is your home, we have been waiting for you. In a recent new york times article, nigerian writer tricia nwaubani argued that western publishers still determine the type of african fiction to be published and this is often for western eyes. Get free instant access to all profiles for black literary agents. Books about americans in which questions of race, and especially african descent, dont figure prominently, also dont belong. Are you an author looking for a publisher with experience of publishing african american books. African american fiction, young adult fiction, selfhelp, and inspirational genesis press is the largest privatelyowned african american book publisher in the country.

Categorize your book for african american literary agents in the best way using our free guide to book genres. Genesis press has introduced several significant imprints, pushing the boundaries of african american and crosscultural literature further and further into the horizon. Kensington has sweeping and diverse imprints, including kensington, zebra books, pinnacle books, lyrical press, dafina books, and citadel press. Through supporting emergent african american authors, we aim to affirm our stories, and to inspire our readers to ac. Kassahun checole, a native of eritrea who immigrated.

This is our listings of african american book publisher. The state of africanamerican publishing publishers weekly. Black literary agents find african american book agents. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. In an interview on npr, adero described the african american market for books as quite varied. Of those are hundreds of book publishers, quite a few of them are blackowned meaning they are owned by african american entrepreneurs and usually produce titles for african american readers.

Christian publishing company black light fellowship. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. Topics included the longer than 40year history of black publishing, the current preponderance of urban literature, the societal. Jul 19, 2008 publishers talked about the history of africanamerican publishing. She is a graduate of the school of the arts high school in rochester, ny. Urban books is a wellknown, mainstream indie book publisher. Black literary agents african american book agents list. Apr 10, 2018 if youre an african american author who has written a book for an african american audience, there are a number of relevant publishers in the united states who might be interested in your manuscript.

Africanamerican publishing, 2015 as race continues to be a hot topic in america, academic presses that have long specialized in african american nonfiction are savvy about getting their their. Resources for african american writers, authors and readers. Founded in columbus, mississippi in 1993, by two african american attorneys, genesis spawned the indigo imprint, which was rapidly followed by indigo after dark, a series of erotica anthologies, and love spectrum, which portrays interracial relationships. Four black owned indie publishers aspiring authors should know. African american images publishes and distributes books of an africentric nature that promote selfesteem, collective values, liberation, and skill development. Books of interest to african americans and people of color. Prior to her publishing career, she worked as an aerospace engineer and made history as the first african american woman to receive a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from the ohio state university.