Wayne state university press is a leading publisher of great lakes books, judaica, african american studies, film and media, and fairytale studies, as well as a range of other scholarly and general interest titles, including michigan short fiction a. Bestselling african american novels chistell publishing. Africanamerican book publishers in the united states, 1960. In a recent new york times article, nigerian writer tricia nwaubani argued that western publishers still determine the type of african fiction to be published and this is often for western eyes. Goliath publisher of titles in the full spectrum of categories, from fiction and romance to health and nonfiction. Ala graphics produces promotional products in support of libraries, literacy and reading. Black literary agents find african american book agents. While african american book publishers have been active in the united states since the second decade of the 19th century, the 1960s and 1970s saw a proliferation of publishing activity, with the establishment of many new publishing houses, an increase in the number of titles published, and significant growth in the number of african american bookstores. Exciting african american literature set in major cities like dayton, ohio, philadelphia, pennsylvania, new york city and smoky mountains, tennessee. Real african publishers independent publishers group. In addition to the close 500 new books, the company releases through. Info mahoganybooks mahoganybooks 1231 good hope rd. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, current affairs book publisher, ebook publishers, fiction book publishers, literary book publishers, new york book publishers, non fiction, online submissions, pics, poetry book publishers, short story book publishers.
All information in these listings are from the publishers. From the time its very first book appointment in dallas by hugh mcdonald, became a bestseller, kensington has been known as an astute and determined davidvs. Ala editions is a professional and reference book publishing imprint of the american library association. Christian books and inspirational african american novels explore love, romantic couples and family relationships. In 1925, zora neale hurston was living in new york as a fledgling writer. How not to talk about african fiction books the guardian. Nov 27, 2015 africanamerican publishing, 2015 as race continues to be a hot topic in america, academic presses that have long specialized in africanamerican nonfiction are savvy about getting their their. African american images independent publishers group. Most are from a christian perspective biographies, devotionals, bibles, childrens books, urban christian fiction. Africanamerican publishing, 2015 publishers weekly. Founded in 1978, black classic press is devoted to publishing obscure and significant works by and about. This ultimately built her confidence in pursuing a career in african american literature. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Find awardwinning books about black history and culture for young readers of all ages, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels.
Kensington continues to be the foremost american publisher of romance novels. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. Fiction, romance, women s fiction, african american, young adult, nonfiction, truecrime, western, mystery. Africanamerican publishing, 2015 as race continues to be a hot topic in america, academic presses that have long specialized in africanamerican nonfiction are savvy about getting their their. Before the high point of slave narratives, african american literature was dominated by autobiographical spiritual narratives. Aar has featured renowned writers and cultural critics including trudier harris, arnold rampersad, hortense spillers, amiri baraka, cyrus cassells, rita dove, charles johnson, cheryl. Blackowned publishers and presses have long been a part of the american publishing industry. Before the high point of slave narratives, africanamerican literature was dominated by autobiographical spiritual narratives. Today, april is writing her novels fulltime to ensure you the best entertainment. African american fiction, american fiction, books barnes. T he history of modern african fiction is essentially 100 years of branding disaster. This urban books publisher specializes in african american topics. Our list of literary agents includes all 22 black book agents working at 16 different literary agencies in the united states. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know.
These imprints are wellknown for popular commercial fiction, mysteries and thrillers, africanamerican titles, multicultural fiction, nonfiction, as well as true crime and westerns. This collection of stories, found in archives after her death, reveal african american folk culture in harlem in the 1920s. African american images publishes and distributes books of an africentric nature that promote selfesteem, collective values, liberation, and skill development. Heres our list of 100 reputable book publishing companies organized by genre so you can find the best publisher for your novel or nonfiction manuscript. The premier online bookstore for bestselling and classic african american books. In these fifteen superb stories, this essential author of african american fiction gives us compelling portraits of a wide range of unforgettable characters, from sassy children to cunning old men, in scenes shifting between uptown new york and rural north. African american books written that empower women readers, novels by atlanta author denise turney. Ste publishers is an independent south african publisher founded in 1996. Blackowned publishers you need to know about book riot. These publishers are publishing books concerned with african american issues.
This is africas bwesigye bwa mwesigire looks at the other side of the coin through the made in africa ii series, where he talks to seven publishers at the centre of the growth of new. African liberation and american activists over a half century, edited by africafocus editor william minter, gail hovey, and charles cobb. A selected list novels and short stories dealing with african american life are an important part of our collection. The expo, which brings readers of african american books. By 1990, the sspb had become the largest africanamericanowned religious publisher in the world. Submissions are allowed for fiction and non fiction topics except science fiction, poetry, plays or fantasy. African american fiction overdrive rakuten overdrive. These imprints are wellknown for popular commercial fiction, mysteries and thrillers, african american titles, multicultural fiction, nonfiction, as well as true crime and westerns. Our adult books, however, must provide solutions for african americans.
Listed below are africanamerican book publishers active in the united states during the period 196080, their location, date of founding and demise, if applicable, and selected publications. Publishing companies accepting new authors for fiction pen. Manuscript submission african american images, inc. Generally speaking, african american images publishes books from an afrocentric frame of reference that promote selfesteem, collective values, liberation, and skill development. American library association ala editions chicago, united states. Africa world press is also the publisher of no easy victories. Fiction publishers directory of united states list of. We celebrate black culture, through books, for readers of all backgrounds to enjoy. Slideshow of african and africanamerican presses operating in the united states. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. Suggest a publisher to include in africafocus bookshop. Africanamerican book publishers in the united states. Christian fiction african american, christian fiction.
We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and autobiography, art, photography and education. Washington, dc 20020 united states of america call us at 202 8442062 subscribe to our newsletter. This is our listings of african american book publisher. Black literary agents find all african american literary agents looking for new authors using the official literary agencies directory. Remove united states filter to see all fiction publishers directory. In marketing african fiction, the conventional practice among publishers both in africa and the west has been. African americans family fiction, african americans. The founderceo is tony rose, an naacp image award winner. Founded in 1980, african american images provides authors with a mailing list of 125,000 customers, 25,000 of which are from the chicagoland area, as well as access to several of the. From fiction to cultural analysis these presses are committed to telling our story. For more submission details, visit their submission page.
Sep 05, 2017 manic d press is an american literary press based in san francisco, california publishing fiction novels and short stories, poetry, and graphic novels. Books of interest to african americans and people of color. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. Fiction publishers directory of united states listing 1 to 10 of 93 fiction publishers listed in the american publishers directories page 1 of 10 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of united states that are listed under fiction publishers. The 1960s and 1970s especially saw a massive boom in blackowned publishers, with pressesboth general and specializedspringing up in cities across the country. African american book publisher book publishing companies.
They should be typed, paginated, doublespaced and readable. It begins with the works of such late 18thcentury writers as phillis wheatley. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year. Black literary agents find african american book agents and. Africanamerican literature is the body of literature produced in the united states by writers of african descent. This book includes eight of hurstons lost harlem gems. This phoenixbased publishing company is the nations largest african american publisher of selfhelp books and music biographies. Aalbc is the largest and most popular online bookstore dedicated to african american literature and black literature from around the world.