Blog Posts by Subject: African Literature

Afrofuturism Fiction Suggestions for Kids, Teens & Adults

 by Ruth Guerrier-Pierre, Children's Librarian, Kips Bay Library
February 24, 2021
Enjoy these stories that reimagine African diaspora culture through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and technology.
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10 African and African American Folktales for Children

 by Zanny Love
February 1, 2017
These books blend together a rich combination of history, fable, and illustrations that engage and teach children the importance of America's cultural diversity.
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September 2016 International Fiction Bestsellers: China, Nigeria, Poland, Spain, UAE

 by Elizabeth Waters, AskNYPL
September 30, 2016
Do you ever wonder what books are popular with readers in other countries? We do, so we’ve been taking a look at some bestseller lists from around the world to see what people are reading.
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Live from the Reading Room: Arturo Schomburg to Langston Hughes

 by Alexsandra Mitchell, Reference Librarian and Archivist, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
February 5, 2016
Today’s letter features correspondence between Arturo Alfonso Schomburg and Langston Hughes. In the excerpt below, Schomburg speaks with Hughes regarding acquisitions for The Division of Negro Literature, History and Prints—the forerunner to today’s Schomburg Center.
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Ask the Author: Chigozie Obioma

 by Lynn Lobash, Manager of Reader Services
April 15, 2015
Chigozie Obioma comes to Books at Noon next Wednesday, April 22 to discuss his latest work, The Fishermen. We asked him six questions about what he likes to read.
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