The Free Black Women’s Library Reading Challenge 2024

Starts: Friday, 05 January 2024

Ends: Sunday, 05 January 2025

The Free Black Women’s Library Reading Challenge invites book lovers and bibliophiles to read 25 books written by Black women and Black non-binary writers in one year.

PLEASE DO NOT ADD BOOK TITLES THAT ARE NOT WRITTEN BY BLACK WOMEN OR BLACK NON-BINARY FOLKS

You are invited to choose titles from the 35 prompts listed below created by its founder OlaRonke Akinmowo. This challenge started in 2017 and begins every January and lasts for the entire year.

Book lovers are invited to join our Discord and our virtual book club for community and encouragement.
Check @thefreeblackwomenslibrary on Instagram for more details and book title suggestions.
Set your own reading goals, step out of your comfort zone regarding themes and genres, and have fun!!

Challenge Prompts

1. A vintage Black Feminist or Womanist text (published before 2000)

2. A contemporary Black Feminist or Womanist text (published between 2000 & now)

3. A book that explores gender and sexuality - Fiction

4. A book that explores gender and sexuality - Non - fiction

5. A book by a revolutionary, community activist, political organizer or abolitionist

6. A book on lifestyle strategy, self care or personal development

7. A romance or erotic novel

8. A young adult or middle schooler’s novel

9. An award winning novel and/or classic

10. A debut or famous author’s first

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