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Must-Read Upcoming Books by Black Authors in 2025

12/23/2025

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In December 2025, upcoming books from African and black authors were highlighted.
Children's titles include 'A Bouncy 123' by Sade Fadipe and 'Hassan and Hassana Share Everything' by Elnathan John.
For adults, Dwight Thompson's 'My Own Dear People' explores masculinity and justice in Jamaica, alongside Mahmood Mamdani's 'Slow Poison' and Mubanga Kalimamukwento's 'The Shipikisha Club,' plus Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Dream Count' about four women across the United States and Nigeria.

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Story summary

In December 2025, upcoming books from African and black authors were highlighted.
Children's titles include 'A Bouncy 123' by Sade Fadipe and 'Hassan and Hassana Share Everything' by Elnathan John.
For adults, Dwight Thompson's 'My Own Dear People' explores masculinity and justice in Jamaica, alongside Mahmood Mamdani's 'Slow Poison' and Mubanga Kalimamukwento's 'The Shipikisha Club,' plus Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Dream Count' about four women across the United States and Nigeria.