Black Kidds Read Too

Black Kidds Read Too Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors.

Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too

06/17/2026

Does Romance Have To Have A Happy Ending?

Black romance author Kennedy Ryan — author of the Skyland series and the Hollywood Renaissance series featuring Reel and her newest release, Score — talks about one of the biggest questions in books right now: what actually qualifies as romance?

In this clip from the Decisions, Decisions podcast interview titled “We Have Kennedy Ryan Read Her Own S**t and Her Husband Reacted” (Episode 473), Kennedy breaks down the drama around the genre, talks about where people often misunderstand romance, and explains whether a happy ending is actually required for a story to be considered romance.

Do you agree? Does romance have to have a happy ending to still be considered romance? 👇🏾

Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This is the book brand section of A Kidd From New Haven. A Kidd From New Haven aspires to inform and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors. Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too.

The Creator of Girlfriends Book Tour Writer, producer, and creator of Girlfriends, Mara Brock Akil is hitting the road f...
06/15/2026

The Creator of Girlfriends Book Tour

Writer, producer, and creator of Girlfriends, Mara Brock Akil is hitting the road for the book tour of her upcoming novel, The Revelation of Dionne Daphne.

Known for creating some of culture’s most iconic television series including Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane, and Forever, Mara now adds novelist to her already legendary résumé.

The Revelation of Dionne Daphne follows a woman’s journey through identity, self-discovery, love, ambition, and becoming. The book is scheduled to release June 24, 2026. 📖

Video by : Jordan Hernandez.Bookstagram
Book Tour Dates:

• June 29 — New York (with The Schomburg Center)
• June 30 — New York (with McNally Jackson Books)
• July 1 — Atlanta — Bank of America Auditorium at Morehouse College
• July 2 — Detroit (with Source Booksellers)
• July 4 — New Orleans — Essence Festival
• July 9 — Los Angeles (with Reparations Club)

Who’s pulling up? 👀📚

Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This is the book brand section of A Kidd From New Haven. A Kidd From New Haven aspires to inform and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors. Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too.

06/14/2026

Do You Expect Every Book To Be A Five-Star Read?

Do you expect every book to be a five-star read?... Yes, I do 😂

Book: Kin by Tayari Jones

What’s your last 5 star read?

Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This is the book brand section of A Kidd From New Haven. A Kidd From New Haven aspires to inform and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors. Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too.

Song: Candy — Cameo

The Broken Hearts Agency Book Tour Black Fiction Author Clarence A. Haynes is hitting the road for the release of his ne...
06/12/2026

The Broken Hearts Agency Book Tour

Black Fiction Author Clarence A. Haynes is hitting the road for the release of his newest novel, The Broken Hearts Agency.

After making waves with The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, Clarence returns with a brand-new urban fantasy that blends desire, memory, history, mysticism, romance, and just the right amount of heart and spice.

Book Tour Stops:

📍 June 27 — New Haven, CT
Possible Futures

📍 June 29 — New York, NY
The Strand Bookstore (Book Launch with Krishan Trotman)

📍 July 15 — Washington, D.C.
East City Bookshop

📍 July 21 — Brooklyn, NY
Paerdegat Public Library

📍 August 15 — Philadelphia, PA
Cupid’s Bookshop

📍 October 17 — Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Book Festival

Who’s pulling up to a stop?

Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This is the book brand section of A Kidd From New Haven. A Kidd From New Haven aspires to inform and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors. Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too.

06/10/2026

How Books Changed Maiya The Don Life

In this clip, rapper Maiya The Don talks about how books changed her life

During her appearance on Lip Service, while discussing how she altered her mental state and unhealthy habits, Maiya shares that she cut off television for nearly two years and started picking up books again — a shift that she says changed her life and perspective.

She also gives the hosts a look into some of the books she’s currently reading:

Book List:

📖 The Art of Loving You — Natasha Bishop
📖 Chrysalis — B.B. Reid
📖 Off the Record — Camryn Garrett

This clip comes from Lip Service, where you can watch the full conversation and hear more about Maya’s journey, mindset, and reading habits.

Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This is the book brand section of A Kidd From New Haven. A Kidd From New Haven aspires to inform and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors. Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too

06/08/2026

Barnes Talks Book Club with Wemby

San Antonio Spurs veteran Harrison Barnes talks about book club with Victor Wembanyama

Wemby has become known around the league for more than his game — he’s built a reputation as one of basketball’s biggest readers, often walking into arenas carrying books as part of his pre-game routine.

Also… who do y’all have taking Game 3 of the NBA Finals? 👀 Does New York go up 3–0, or do the Spurs win the garden?

Drop your predictions below 👇🏾

Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This is the book brand section of A Kidd From New Haven. A Kidd From New Haven aspires to inform and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors. Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too.

Books By Black Authors Releasing June 2026 It’s June 2026, and we’re back with another Black Books of the Month recommen...
06/07/2026

Books By Black Authors Releasing June 2026

It’s June 2026, and we’re back with another Black Books of the Month recommendation video! If you’re looking for new reads by Black authors, we’ve got you covered. Here are some new books by black authors releasing this month in June 2026 !

We’re also sending out monthly book releases via our newsletter, so make sure to subscribe to stay updated on the latest drops!

Book List:
The Heirs - Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Breakout - Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Angie Thomas, Nic Stone, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon
A Pair of Aces - Victoria Christopher Murray, Marie Benedict
Simply Winnie - Winnie Harlow
The Missed Connection - Tia Williams
Transcendent - Laverne Cox
The Summer Girlfriend - Kristina Forest
Black Stats: African Americans by the Numbers - Monique Couvson
Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl: Essays - Amena Brown
Yes to You, No to Them - Wallo267
The Crooked Places Made Straight - Raphael G. Warnock
The Price of Exclusion - Nicole Carr
The Revelation of Dionne Daphne - Mara Brock Akil
The First Family - Granger
The Broken Hearts Agency - Clarence Haynes
You Jump First - Myah Ariel

What books are you excited for? And if we missed any, feel free to add the book title and author in the comments!

Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This is the book brand section of A Kidd From New Haven. A Kidd From New Haven aspires to inform and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors. Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too

06/05/2026

Jason Reynolds Talks to The Bronx Is Reading

Black make author Jason Reynolds, known for books like Long Way Down, Ghost, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, Look Both Ways, and All American Boys, praises The Bronx Is Reading and congratulates them on their anniversary and continued impact on readers and literacy 📚

The Bronx Is Reading continues creating spaces where books, authors, and community meet. They are now gearing up for their 9th Annual Bronx Book Festival happening on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the Bronx, New York.

This year’s featured keynote speakers include Kennedy Ryan, S.A. Cosby, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Maiya The Don.

Shout out to organizations and communities continuing to make reading visible and accessible.

Welcome to Black Kidds Read Too! This is the book brand section of A Kidd From New Haven. A Kidd From New Haven aspires to inform and inspire people to become the best version of themselves. This book platform advocates for people to read from a diverse range of book genres and authors. Through books we strive to congregate a community and show the world that Black Kidds Read Too.

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