Get ready for summer reading! Introducing the Chisholm #BlackWomenLead Summer Reading list by Higher Heights. Explore compelling stories from talented Black women authors, celebrating their voices and experiences.
We are honored and excited to feature dynamic Black women authors who, in the spirit of Shirley Chisholm, are truth-tellers and have crafted stories that illuminate larger truths and themes affecting us all while unapologetically embracing their heritage, language, and unique voices.
This year’s selection encompasses a wide range of subjects, offering a rich and diverse array of choices from talented Black authors. Whether your preferences lean towards fiction, politics, or memoirs, this list guarantees a plethora of captivating options that resonate with the intersectional experiences of Black women.
Additionally, we embark on a powerful mission to celebrate the extraordinary literary works penned by Black women, which have sadly faced unjust bans across the nation. We ardently challenge the notion that these profound pieces of literature have lost their relevance in today’s world—quite the contrary, they remain more indispensable than ever, especially in these trying times.
We encourage you to stand with us, defy the unjust restrictions, and rediscover or explore these essential literary gems. In embracing these banned works, we honor the courage, resilience, and creativity of Black women authors, whose contributions have profoundly shaped literature and society as a whole.
So, as you bask in the warmth of summer, take a moment to relax with a compelling book from our Chisholm #BlackWomenLead Summer Reading list and delve into the immersive stories that reflect the power and significance of Black women’s voices worldwide.
