In its 14th year, AAMBC’s award season is here. Now being hosted in the month of August during Black Writers Weekend, the AAMBC Literary Awards celebrates a new class of Black Creatives with a vibrant list of nominees. When you thought Black creative excellence couldn’t get any better, this year’s list of amazing nominees happily … Read more
Each year the AAMBC Organization compiles a list of best selling and influential authors of the year. This years top 100 authors are a blend of independent talents to mainstream literary greats. See who made the list and join us for Black Writers Weekend in Atlanta June 2018! Get details at www.aambcawards.com 1. Angie Thomas … Read more
Courtesy of Black Literature Magazine In 2008, Tamika Newhouse had a vision—to acknowledge individuals in the book industry who would otherwise go unnoticed. Here we are, five years later and the AAMBC Literary Awards are still gaining momentum. Black Literature Magazine had the pleasure of speaking with Tamika and others in the industry about their … Read more
Break Out Author of the Year Monica Mathis Stowe – Where Did We Go Wrong? Tyora Moody – When Rain Falls (Victory Gospel Series #1) Drusilla Mars – Black Fire Nicety – Juicy: Pandora’s Box Fabiola Joseph – Rebel’s Domain: Scarred For Life (Volume 1) Independent Book Store of the Year Cartel  Books and … Read more