#jwjbookchallenge

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Countee LeRoy Porter, was a Black poet, novelist, children's book author, and playwright. ================= He gained prominence and became one of the leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance. ================= Day 15: A poem by a male poet. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth ##poem #poems #poetry #harlemrenaissance #counteecullen #blackpoetry #blackpoet

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Rita Frances Dove is an American poet and essayist. She is the first African-American to have been appointed Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. ================= Day 14: A poem by a female poet. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #poem #poems #poetry #poetlaureate #ritadove #blackpoetry #blackpoet

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Day 2: Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice by @drdenniskimbro Napoleon Hill, author of 'Think and Grow Rich' left behind a manuscript that addressed how African-Americans could achieve success and generate wealth. After his death, the Napoleon Hill Foundation contacted Dr. Kimbro and asked him to update and complete the manuscript. This book is a must read and a must own for anyone committed to creating a successful life on their own terms. . . . . . #JourneyWithJae #booksbitesandflights #jwjbookchallenge #wellreadblackgirl #BlackHistoryMonth2019 #blackgirlreading #drdenniskimbro #personaldevelopmentbooks #businessandfinancebooks #bibliophile #amreading #readingismylife #readingismysuperpower #booknerd #bookaddict #bookworm #BlackHistoryMonth #10daysofvlogs (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZebecneNU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cjzubu02hxg2

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Day 1: The Value in the Valley by @iyanlavanzant This book was a game changer (and life changer) for me. It opened my eyes and helped me realize that often we find ourselves in prisons of our own construction, fashioned out of fear, shame, guilt, etc. Most importantly, you learn how to break free. . . . . . #JourneyWithJae #booksbitesandflights #jwjbookchallenge #wellreadblackgirl #BlackHistoryMonth2019 #blackgirlreading #iyanlavanzant #personaldevelopmentbooks #bibliophile #amreading #readingismylife #readingismysuperpower #booknerd #bookaddict #bookworm #10daysofvlogs #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistoryisyearround https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXXGf9nilH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xyuskiftdm7o

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Today is February 1st, the first day of Black History Month. This year, like last year, I'm doing a book challenge in honor of the men and women of color who have shared their voices and stories with us. Beginning today, and every day this month, I will share a book by a black author that I loved, and/or impacted my life. Please join me and share books by black authors that have moved you in some way. Use the hashtags #JourneyWithJae and #jwjbookchallenge . . . . . #BlackHistoryMonth2019 #bookworm #bibliophile #blackgirlreading #booknerd #bookaddict #readingismylife #readingismysuperpower #booksbitesandflights (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtW1v4kHXd_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16vqn89jbggnc

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The final day of the Journey With Jae Book Challenge is upon us. I’m going to close out with a children’s book by Jada Pinkett-Smith, written to empower little girls the world over. ================= Day 28: A book by an actor turned author. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #books #bookstagram #blackauthor #BlackGirlMagic #blackliterature #amreading #read #jadapinkettsmith #girlsholdupthisworld #childrensliterature

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Chelsya Burke’s “Let’s Play White” is an entertaining, thought-provoking collection of stories inspired by African and African American history and legend. ================= Day 27: A novel from the horror/dark fantasy genre. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #books #bookstagram #read #amreading #blackauthor #blackliterature #chelsyaburke #letsplaywhite #darkfantasy #horror

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Chrystal Evans Hurst is a writer, author, teacher, wife and mother. Her book “She’s Still There” communicates a much needed message to women the world over - It is possible to be a masterpiece and a work in progress all at the same time. ================= Day 25: Inspirational/Christian literature. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #books #bookstagram #blackauthor #blackliterature #amreading #read #shesstillthere #chrystalevanshurst #christianliterature #inspirationalliterature

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Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks was a photographer, film director, poet, writer, author, musician, and composer. Parks was the first famous black film maker. He created the blaxploitation genre and is the director of the classic film “Shaft.” ================= Gordon Parks is best known as a ground-breaking documentary photojournalist. He used his lens to bring attention to issues such as poverty, civil rights and the black experience in America. ================= Day 22: A collection of photographs. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #book #bookstagram #blackphotographer #gordonparks #gordonparkscollectedworks #books #coffeetablebook #read

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Lola Shoneyin is a Nigerian poet and author. Her debut novel, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives,” explores polygamy in modern Nigeria in an alternately humorous and heart-wrenching fictional tale. ================= Day 19: A novel by an African female author. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #books #bookstagram #blackauthor #blackliterature #read #amreading #africanliterature #lolashoneyin #thesecretlivesofbabasegiswives

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Joan Cooper AKA J. California Cooper was an American playwright and author. She was named Black Playwright of the Year in 1978. ================= At the encouragement of Alice Walker, Cooper began writing short stories, and eventually novels. Cooper went on to win the American Book Award, a James Baldwin Writing Award and a Literary Lion Award. ================= Day 18: A novel by a deceased author. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #books #bookstagram #blackauthor #blackliterature #read #amreading #jcaliforniacooper #insearchofsatisfaction

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Greenwichtown was the debut novel of Joyce Palmer. This semi-autobiographical novel was set in her native country of Jamaica. ================= I read this book many years ago but I’ve never forgotten it. This is one of those stories that you carry with you - it sits in your heart. It was such a poignant story! Reading it was almost like grieving. It took me through the entire range of emotions! ================= Day 13: A novel set in a different country. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #books #bookstagram #blackauthor #blackliterature #read #amreading #joycepalmer #greenwichtown #jamaica #jamaicanauthor

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“Jubilee” by Margaret Walker is a semi-fictional account of the life of Margaret Walker’s grandmother. It chronicles her life from childhood through adulthood, across three major periods of American history: Slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction. ================Day 11: Historical Fiction . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #books #bookstagram #blackauthor #blackliterature #read #amreading #margaretwalker #jubilee

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Award winning author and illustrator Donald Crews was born in Newark, NJ. The subjects of his children’s picture books include transportation vehicles and childhood memories. When I was a teacher and reading specialist, his books were favorites among my little boys. ================= Day 10: A children’s book (male author) . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #books #bookstagram #blackauthor #blackliterature #read #childrensbooks #amreading #donaldcrews #bigmamas

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Man listen!!! This woman right here, and this book right here, will 👏🏽change👏🏽your👏🏽life!👏🏽 #NoLie I highly recommend the audiobook. There is something about listening to Jenifer Lewis tell her story in her own voice. Y’all know I read a lot, and this is the best book I read last year! Auntie Jen (she ain’t old enough to be my mama) came through! ================= Day 9: A memoir released in the last year. . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #books #bookstagram #blackauthor #blackliterature #read #amreading #themotherofblackhollywood #jeniferlewis #jeniferlewisforreal #redlipsforherbook #tittiesandhipsforherbook

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Day 5: A children’s book (female author) . . . . . #jwjbookchallenge #blackhistorymonth #books #childrensbook #bookstagram #blackauthor #blackliterature #read #amreading #bellhooks