A New Book That Ties the Color Blue to Black History

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Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her off hours, you can find her writing on her Substack, Winchester Ave, and posting photos of her Corgis on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester.

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From a new book by a National Book Award-winning author that looks at what one color means to an entire group of people, to the latest award-winning nonfiction titles, here’s the latest in the world of nonfiction books.

cover of Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry

Imani Perry’s new book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People, is one of my most anticipated books of the season, and I love a great author interview. On NPR’s Fresh Air, Tonya Mosley chats with Perry about her new book which centers around the color blue. From the West African tradition of dyeing indigo to singing the Blues, Black in Blues holds a host of different ways blue connects to Black history and culture.

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