It's time to diversify your reading list.
This richly illustrated and vastly inclusive collection uplifts the
works of authors who are often underrepresented in the literary world.
Using their keen knowledge and deep love for all things literary,
coauthors Jamise Harper (founder of the Diverse Spines book community)
and Jane Mount (author of Bibliophile) collaborated to create an
essential volume filled with treasures for every reader:
- Dozens of themed illustrated book stacks--like Classics, Contemporary
Fiction, Mysteries, Cookbooks, and more--all with an emphasis on authors
of color and authors from diverse cultural backgrounds
- A look inside beloved bookstores owned by Black, Indigenous, and
People of Color
- Reading recommendations from leading BIPOC literary influencers
Diversify your reading list to expand your world and shift your
perspective. Kickstart your next literary adventure now!
EASY TO GIFT: This portable guide is packed with more than 150 colorful
illustrations is a perfect gift for any booklover. The textured paper
cover, gold foil, and ribbon marker make this book a special gift or
self-purchase.
DISCOVER UNSUNG LITERARY HEROES: The authors dive deep into a wide
variety of genres, such as Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Young Adult,
Sci-Fi, and more to bring the works of authors of color to the fore.
ENDLESS READING INSPIRATION: Themed book stacks and reading suggestions
from luminaries of the literary world provide curated book
recommendations. Your to-read list will thank you.
Perfect for: bookish people; literary lovers; book club members;
Mother's Day shoppers; stocking stuffers; followers of #DiverseSpines;
Jane Mount and Ideal Bookshelf fans; Reese's Book Club and Oprah's Book
Club followers; people who use Goodreads.com; readers wanting to
expand/decolonize their book collections; people interested in uplifting
BIPOC voices; antiracist activists and educators; grads and students;
librarians and library patrons wanting to expand/decolonize their book
collections; people interested in uplifting BIPOC voices; antiracist
activists and educators; grads and students; librarians and library
patrons
