"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.