Back To School: 6 Must-Read Books About Race For Your Children And Teens
As our children and teens return to school, here are six must-reads to help them navigate the racial pandemic and empower them to love their full selves.
7 Books To Satisfy Your ‘Black Is King’ Curiosity
Not sure where to get started on learning (or relearning) African history? We've got some ideas.
6 Books To Help You (Really) Practice Self-Care
It’s a perfect time to seek out books filled with wellness tips for women who want to make self-care a priority.
Here Are The 50 Most Impactful Black Books Of The Last 50 Years
For the past 50 years, these books have revealed our loves, our tears, our triumphs and our resilience.
9 Books To Celebrate The Spirit Of Juneteenth
Take some time to honor the spirit of our ancestors with these page-turners.
11 Children's Books To Teach Your Kids About Racism And Discrimination
These books break down the social and civil issues affecting the Black community in a way that uplifts.
#SummerReads: 14 Books By Black Authors To Add To Your Bookshelf
You might not be able to luxuriate on a beach, but these books could take you there.
Gabrielle Union's Daughter Kaavia Wasn't Here For The Fruit Snack Challenge
In a hilarious video, baby Kaavia was put to the test and it didn't quite go how mom expected.
Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Inspires New Children's Book: 'She Came Into Our Lives And Changed Everything'
Union's idea for "Welcome to the Party" was inspired by the birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade.
Here Are The 50 Must-Read Black Children’s And Young Adult Books Of The Past 50 Years
Teach your children, tweens and teens about life before iPads with these classics.
6 Books By Black Female Writers We're Loving Right Now
Check out our roundup of women-penned works that tackle important subjects from street harassment to intersectional feminism.
Bettye Kearse’s ‘The Other Madisons’ Connects Her Family To A Former U.S. President
Barack Obama became the first Black person to reach America’s highest office, but we’ve always had ties to it. Geneticist Bettye Kearse sheds light on her family’s relationship to President James Madison.
Nic Stone Introduces Us To Another Type of Black Boy In 'Dear Justyce'
ESSENCE is proud to exclusively reveal the book cover for the celebrated author's latest novel.
Why Author Jason Reynolds Writes For The Youngest Generation
Winner of the prestigious Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award for New Talent, Jason Reynolds speaks to a new generation
8 Books You Need to Read to Get Your Money Right
'Tis the season to get inspired...and set money goals that matter.
9 Books To Read If You’re Excited About Robyn Crawford’s Memoir About Whitney Houston
Find out what the celebrities you love are really like by picking up one of these page-turners.
ESSENCE’s Entertainment Director Picks What’s Hot This Month
Call me a creature of habit because I’m still rocking the end of summer releases from Jidenna and Raphael Saadiq—who was a recent guest on our Yes, Girl! podcast—and absorbing the 1619 Project’s podcast. But there’s some new new I’m loving: Broadway’s debut of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
