“We are part of the human race, the human family, and have a right to the human cultural heritage wherever that heritage is located.” —Elizabeth Nunez
“When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion.” ―C.P. Snow
Everyone's favorite Marxist-feminist, “first great millennial” author.
Throughout her career, the author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter showed a deep empathy for, and understanding of, the outsider.
A journey through the work of Alice Walker.
“I can never read all the books I want; I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want." —Sylvia Plath
Discover more uplifting, fantastical stories.
From the 17th century to the late 90's, we've covered the classics.
“Anonymity is not necessarily something to shun; we don't have to achieve celebrity to make a mark on the world.” —Mal Fletcher
Her depictions of race, religion, and history are uniquely poignant and informative.
There’s no arguing with the NYT list.
