Amistad

Amistad Amistad, a division of HarperCollins in the HarperOne group, is the oldest imprint devoted to books by and about Black people throughout the diaspora.

The most respected and storied African-American imprint in publishing, Amistad was founded in 1986 to specialize in the works of authors who honor and consecrate the memory of those who fought—and continue to fight—for freedom. Now publishing titles such as Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson; Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey; Open Season by Ben Crump; and Barracoon by Zora Nea

le Hurston, Amistad’s original publishing program included works by tennis legend and activist Arthur Ashe, tastemaker Susan L. Taylor, and literary gatekeeper Henry Louis Gates Jr. Amistad aims to educate, entertain, and empower readers interested in the past, present, and future of Black people throughout the diaspora. Through the exemplary work of extraordinary authors, Amistad publishes stories that have seldom been told, expanding historical narratives in new and surprising ways, while driving conversations that provide solutions and direction for people in their everyday lives.

🎊 Happy Birthday Fela! To celebrate we proudly share this Publishers Weekly starred review: "[A] rousing celebration of...
10/15/2025

🎊 Happy Birthday Fela! To celebrate we proudly share this Publishers Weekly starred review: "[A] rousing celebration of Fela…[that] blends brisk biographical storytelling with urgent cultural and political history, gorgeous evocations of the power of music and dance, and bursts of bloody violence both factual and fantastical." Publishers Weekly, starred review

Available Now! 🔗 in bio.

Available in paperback now! GRAY AREAS by Adia Harvey Wingfield, PhD “Provides a trailblazing antiracist framework for u...
10/14/2025

Available in paperback now!

GRAY AREAS by Adia Harvey Wingfield, PhD “Provides a trailblazing antiracist framework for us all.”—Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist

LIBERATING ABORTION by and is a galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all.

10/13/2025

🔊 Sound on for Historian Clyde W. Ford dropping knowledge from his forthcoming work, A HIGH PRICE FOR FREEDOM. Teachers, librarians, caregivers...you do not want to miss this impeccably researched book on hidden voices from African American history. 🙌🏾 Preorder link in bio

📣 Calling the foodies! Sneak peek cooking sesh and signed edition anyone?? Tune in TONIGHT to TalkShopLive 8pm ET and le...
10/13/2025

📣 Calling the foodies! Sneak peek cooking sesh and signed edition anyone?? Tune in TONIGHT to TalkShopLive 8pm ET and learn gourmet secrets with simple kitchen staples from new cookbook, MAKE DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE. 🍴 🧡 Live link in comments! The cookbook gift of the season! + Monday nights need a little Kardea love and homecooked goodness.

Enter to win an advanced e-copy of GOOD GRIEF, PASS THE BREAD, MOM IS DEAD! From television writer, producer, and bests...
10/11/2025

Enter to win an advanced e-copy of GOOD GRIEF, PASS THE BREAD, MOM IS DEAD! From television writer, producer, and bestselling author of the acclaimed THE BROKE DIARIES and MIXED charts her unexpected role as her terminally ill mother's caretaker in this funny, moving, and unforgettable memoir. 🔗 in bio!

ENTER TO WIN an advanced e-copy of this gem by beloved Hollywood mother, Marla Gibbs. 🔗 in bio!⭐
10/11/2025

ENTER TO WIN an advanced e-copy of this gem by beloved Hollywood mother, Marla Gibbs. 🔗 in bio!⭐

🎁 We're giving away 25 finished copies of BLACK WHITE COLORED on Goodreads 🙌🏾 🔗in bio! Enter for a chance to win yours.....
10/10/2025

🎁 We're giving away 25 finished copies of BLACK WHITE COLORED on Goodreads 🙌🏾 🔗in bio! Enter for a chance to win yours...

named JOY IN THE BELLY OF A RIOT a "Best book to wrap yourself in this fall"! 🍂 ☕ 💛
10/10/2025

named JOY IN THE BELLY OF A RIOT a "Best book to wrap yourself in this fall"! 🍂 ☕ 💛

10/07/2025

Historically, successful movements of resistance have been a process, kind of like this graphic novel biography by co-creators, Conor McCreery and Jibola Fagbamiye. In this stunning visual journey, they reveal the remarkable and surprising life of musical activist, FELA, like never before. AVAILABLE NOW!

10/06/2025

🔊 Sound on for Historian Clyde W. Ford dropping knowledge from his forthcoming work, A HIGH PRICE FOR FREEDOM. Teachers, librarians, caregivers...you do not want to miss this impeccably researched book on hidden voices from African American history. 🙌🏾 Preorder link in bio!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month 💕 In honor of this, we're giving away a bundle of books to one lucky winner! 🎁 ...
10/01/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month 💕 In honor of this, we're giving away a bundle of books to one lucky winner! 🎁 It's a mix of cancer story memoir + reflections on healing and wellness.

To enter for a chance to win, tag a friend and include in your comment below. No purchase necessary. Ends 10/10/25 at midnight ET, US residents only, ages 18+. Official rules via the link in our bio. We will DM winner for address on Monday 10/13.

09/30/2025

📣Now Open to Read on NetGalley through October 14! Hip-hop legend Da Brat DuPart and her wife Judy DuPart, stars of WEtv’s highly rated reality series Brat Loves Judy, share their journey to the altar and parenthood in this candid relationship guide and marriage memoir. Heartfelt and raw this book is everything the cameras can't show: the journey.

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