Black Authors

Black American Refugee

By: Tiffanie Drayton

Narrated by: Tiffanie Drayton

Length: 9 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Named "most anticipated" book of February by Marie Claire, Essence, and A.V. Club
 
"…extraordinary and representative."—NPR

"Drayton explores the ramifications of racism that span generations, global white supremacy, and the pitfalls of American culture."—Shondaland
 
After following her mother to the US at a young age to pursue economic... Read more

The Swag Is in the Socks

By: Kelly J. Baptist

Narrated by: Nile Bullock

Length: 5 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Xavier Moon is stepping out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests. A story about heart, confidence, and standing on your own two feet that is perfect for fans of The Season of Styx Malone and The Parker Inheritance.

"An excellent read-alike to Jacqueline Woodson’s Harbor Me or Janae... Read more

The Three Mrs. Greys

By: Shelly Ellis

Narrated by: Elle Cleviden

Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

One wealthy businessman, a trio of unsuspecting wives, and an explosive turn of events. In this scandalous, twist-filled new series from Shelly Ellis, will too many secrets and one devastating bond unite three women—or destroy them?

Noelle. Diamond. Vanessa. Each woman believes she is Cyrus Grey’s only wife—until he’s nearly shot to death. Now,... Read more

Grandma's Purse and Two Other Picture Books

By: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Narrated by: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Three empowering picture books on audio, narrated by author/illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Grandma's Purse: When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there--fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It... Read more

Unlocking the Code of the Supernatural

By: Kynan Bridges

Narrated by: Kynan Bridges

Length: 4 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

The Mystery of Being a Christian  

It can be hard for us to admit we are dissatisfied with our spiritual life. That we are in a place where going to church is not yielding the victory we desire. A place where we pray things like, “God, I will never do that again,” yet find ourselves doing it again and again.

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as... Read more

The Selfless Act of Breathing

By: JJ Bola

Narrated by: Oseloka Obi

Length: 8 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

A Black teacher searches for himself across the United States in this “emotive, brave” (Daily Mail, London) story for all of us who have fantasized about escaping our daily lives and starting over.

Michael Kabongo is a British Congolese teacher living in London and living the dream: he’s beloved by his students, popular with his coworkers, and... Read more

How to Fight Racism Young Reader's Edition

By: Jemar Tisby

Narrated by: Jemar Tisby

Length: 6 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Kids deal with racism and social justice issues every day; give them the tools to effectively fight injustices using Christian principles and practical tools. In this adaptation of How to Fight Racism, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jemar Tisby helps young readers ages 8-12 understand how everyday prejudice affects them, what they can do... Read more

Talking about Race

By: Isaac Adams

Narrated by: Rick N. Jones

Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Conversations about racism are as important as they are hard for American Christians.Yet the conversation often gets so ugly, even among the faithful who claim unity in Jesus. Why is that the case? Why does it matter? Can things get better, or are we permanently divided?In this honest and hopeful book, pastor Isaac Adams doesn't just show you... Read more

Ahead of the Game

By: Kevin J. Ryan

Narrated by: Charles Ray

Length: 8 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Prepare to be inspired by the story of Delane Parnell, the unlikeliest of CEOs now leading a gaming empire at the center of the booming, multibillion-dollar esports industry. This audiobook edition includes an exclusive interview between the author and Delane!Delane Parnell is not your typical tech entrepreneur. He was raised in a gang-riddled... Read more

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

By: Alice Faye Duncan

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Booklist starred reviewBlack activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her... Read more

The Half Has Never Been Told

By: Edward E Baptist

Narrated by: Ron Butler

Length: 19 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Winner of the 2015 Avery O. Craven Prize from the Organization of American HistoriansWinner of the 2015 Sidney Hillman PrizeA groundbreaking history demonstrating that America's economic supremacy was built on the backs of enslaved peopleAmericans tend to cast slavery as a pre-modern institution -- the nation's original sin, perhaps, but... Read more

Admissions

By: Kendra James

Narrated by: Mela Lee

Length: 8 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

A sharp-witted and deeply insightful look into the storied world of elite prep schools from the first African-American legacy student to graduate from The Taft School.

Early on in Kendra James’ professional life, she began to feel like she was selling a lie. As an admissions officer specializing in diversity recruitment for independent prep... Read more

His Until Midnight

By: Reese Ryan

Narrated by: Carmen Jewel Jones

Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

A Cinderella makeover turns best friends into lovers in this Texas Cattleman’s Club: Bachelor Auction story by Reese Ryan.

To the highest bidder goes…a friendship with benefits? Or is this something much, much more…

When Tessa Noble takes the stage at a charity auction after a sexy makeover, her best friend Ryan Bateman must place the winning bid.... Read more

Moon and the Mars

By: Kia Corthron

Narrated by: Robin Miles

Length: 22 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

The highly anticipated new novel from the winner of the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize examines NYC and America in the burgeoning moments before the start of the Civil War through the eyes of a young biracial girl.

In Moon and the Mars, set in the impoverished Five Points district of New York City in the years 1857–1863, we experience... Read more

Take Back the Block

By: Chrystal D. Giles

Narrated by: Genesis Oliver & Chrystal D. Giles

Length: 5 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

"This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read." --Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me

Brand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee--

Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade. That--and hanging out with his crew (his best friends since little-kid days) and playing video... Read more

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By: Nikole Hannah-Jones & Renée Watson

Narrated by: Nikole Hannah-Jones

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse, adapted for audio, chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.


A young student receives a family tree assignment in... Read more

J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown

By: J. Dillard

Narrated by: Tivia Lynnell

Length: 1 hour 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. takes his talent to an Atlanta hair show in this chapter-book series.

At only eight years old, J.D. the Kid Barber has already won a barber battle and appeared on local TV. Now he’s the youngest barber to be invited to the Beauty Brothers Hair Expo in Atlanta! J.D. gets the VIP treatment—he takes his first flight,... Read more

Goliath

By: Tochi Onyebuchi

Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White, JD Jackson, Juliana Vélez, ...

Length: 12 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

"A diverse cast of narrators provides glimpses of a near-future Earth devastated by climate change, nuclear disaster, and disease."-AudioFile Magazine

“Onyebuchi sets fire to the boundary between fiction and reality, and brings a crumbling city and an all too plausible future to vibrant life. Riveting, disturbing, and rendered in masterful... Read more

From Staircase to Stage

By: Raekwon

Narrated by: Landon Woodson & Raekwon

Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Featuring an exclusive interview with Raekwon the Chef and his son!

Legendary wordsmith Raekwon the Chef opens up about his journey from the staircases of Park Hill in Staten Island to sold-out stadiums around the world with Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir—perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter.... Read more

Look for Me and I'll Be Gone

By: John Edgar Wideman

Narrated by: Dion Graham & Janina Edwards

Length: 11 hours

Abridged: No

*A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Best Book of the Year*

From John Edgar Wideman, a modern “master of language” (The New York Times Book Review), comes a stunning story collection that spans a range of topics from Michael Jordan to Emmett Till, from childhood memories to the final day in a prison cell.

In Look For Me and I’ll Be Gone, his sixth... Read more

Dead of Winter

By: Stephen Mack Jones

Narrated by: Luis Moreno

Length: 8 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Authentico Foods Inc. has been a part of Detroit’s Mexicantown for over thirty years, grown from a home kitchen business to a city-block-long facility that supplies Mexican tortillas to restaurants throughout the Midwest.

Detroit ex-cop and Mexicantown native August Snow has been invited for a business meeting at Authentic Foods. Its owner,... Read more

The Magnificent Makers #1: How to Test a Friendship

By: Theanne Griffith

Narrated by: Giordan Diaz

Length: 58 minutes

Abridged: No

BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that listeners will love! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book listeners!

This book includes two science activities kids can do at home! These quick educational activities (30 minutes or less) use items you probably already have on... Read more

The Magnificent Makers #2: Brain Trouble

By: Theanne Griffith

Narrated by: Imani Parks

Length: 1 hour 3 minutes

Abridged: No

BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that listeners will love! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book listeners!

This audiobook includes two science activities kids can do at home! These quick educational activities (30 minutes or less) use items you probably already have... Read more

The Magnificent Makers #3: Riding Sound Waves

By: Theanne Griffith

Narrated by: Giordan Diaz

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Boom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every audiobook includes two science activities kids can do at home!

A modern day Magic School Bus for the chapter book listener!

A wacky scientist, Dr. Crisp loves to invite students to the her Maker Maze for a... Read more