"QBR's evolving canon is a splendid way to begin honoring black artists." -Charles Johnson, from the Foreword "From critiques of W. E. B. Du Bois's Black Reconstruction in America to Alex Haley's Roots to Langston Hughes's The Ways of White Folks , these short, trenchant essays stimulate and challenge."-Booklist "A celebration of black literature. . .insightful commentary."- Ebony "A rich and surprising assortment." - American Legacy "Delving into a book is an entertaining and edifying way to celebrate and reflect on ...
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"QBR's evolving canon is a splendid way to begin honoring black artists." -Charles Johnson, from the Foreword "From critiques of W. E. B. Du Bois's Black Reconstruction in America to Alex Haley's Roots to Langston Hughes's The Ways of White Folks , these short, trenchant essays stimulate and challenge."-Booklist "A celebration of black literature. . .insightful commentary."- Ebony "A rich and surprising assortment." - American Legacy "Delving into a book is an entertaining and edifying way to celebrate and reflect on the rich tapestry of African American history. A great way to start is with Sacred Fire: The QBR 100 Essential Black Books ." - Atlanta Journal-Constitution Capturing the full sweep of writing from the diaspora--from Africa to the Caribbean to America-- Sacred Fire is a soul-stirring collection of provocative analysis on 100 works of literature that have shaped and defined black culture for over 200 years.
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