10 Bestselling Children’s Books
Period: March/April - 2024
The African American Literature Book Club’s Bestsellers List has been published continuously since 1998. It celebrates the bestselling titles from our curated selection of books written by or about Black people. Learn More below.
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Fiction:
The Spring 2024 edition of The Killens Review of Arts & Letters outsold all other titles this period. Fiction bestsellers also included Neighbors and Other Stories a new short story collection by Diane Oliver. Oliver who tragically passed in 1966 at the age of 22, talent was apparent. Her work was work was recently brought to light by Michael A. Gonzales in his article, “Shine On: The Writings of Diane Oliver.”
Nonfiction:
Joy-Ann Reid’s book Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America, which traces the extraordinary lives and legacy of civil rights icons, is the #1 Nonfiction title this period.
Children’s Books:
Jelani’s Key by D. Amari Jackson, published by the African American Literature Book Club leads a fine list of Children’s books.
Poetry:
Alicia makes her debut as an AALBC bestselling author in the poetry category with her collection of poems and lyrics, Tears for Water.
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*For a few years, we actively boycotted Amazon but have discontinued this practice to ensure we do not exclude authors who are exclusive to that platform. We still discourage exclusivity but support all Black authors.