Language as Liberation: Reflections on the American Canon by Toni Morrison is a masterclass lecture collection from her tenure as a professor at Princeton University. She interrogates America’s most famous works and authors, and the way their black characters shaped the nation’s collective unconscious, and helped manufacturer American racial identity. A timely read for Black History …
Congratulations to PNW authors Renée Watson and Idris Goodwin on their Walter Dean Meyers Honors from We Need Diverse Books! Announcing the 2026 Walter Dean Myers Awards and Honor Books The We Need Diverse Books Walter Awards Judging Committee has selected the Winners and Honorees for the eleventh annual Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding …
Some bookstores may be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 19, 2026, but many are open and ready to help you find inspiring and informative books about Dr. King and his fight for Civil Rights.
It isn’t easy being the youngest of three sisters! Never having worn anything but hand-me-downs, Sunny longs to find a way to express herself through fashion, and honor her family’s Lunar New Year traditions. Leaning into her creativity, Sunny finds a way for her individuality to shine through. —Shay Shortt, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, …
Another winner in this series featuring a very thoughtful main character. Perfect to help discuss quiet complex emotions. –Earl, Green Bean Books, Portland, OR We think the world would be a better place if more people were equipped with tools to handle their emotions. Read a book like this by yourself or with someone, and …
This is not a PNW-local organization, but The Word is a literary national nonprofit dedicated to promoting voices from underserved communities and diverse backgrounds. Applications for their Editor-Writer Mentorships are open through Monday March 17, 2025. Here are details from The Word: Are you a writer, author, editor, bookseller, or book enthusiast?! We are so …
Locally-owned and operated Molly Moon’s Seattle ice cream shops invited their customers to participate in a Social Justice Book Drive and promoted shopping for it with local, independently-owned bookstores in each of their scoop shop neighborhoods. Molly Moon’s will deliver donated books for kindergarten- 5th graders featuring Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latine/a/x, and other characters of …
Laniah and Issac have been best friends since childhood, and it seems like everyone knows they’re meant for each other– except themselves. Issac, now a famous model, needs to pump up his reputation, and Laniah needs a boost in sales for her family-run hair care business. As one does, the two decide to forge a …
A Middle Grade gem. There are 96 reasons why 13-year-old Genesis dislikes herself and she really can’t do anything about any of them. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t willing to try. You’ll find yourself worrying over her choices and then cheering her on as she discovers new strengths and talents. — Karen, Annie Bloom’s …
BOLD Coffee & Books has a Kickstarter campaign going through September 30, 2024, to raise funds to let them open the bookstore and cafe on a strong financial footing. Here’s more about their campaign, from their fundraising page: The BOLD Vision: To create a welcoming and safe space for coffee and book lovers—both those who decide …
