{"product_id":"how-to-become-a-black-writer-creating-and-honoring-black-stories-that-matter-the-power-of-black-stories-inspiration-for-black-storytellers-paperback","title":"How to Become a Black Writer: Creating and Honoring Black Stories That Matter (the Power of Black Stories, Inspiration for Black Storytellers) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarita Golden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKwame Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Black Stories Shaped My Own\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author Marita Golden explores her writing career and how the igniting power of storytelling is still inspiring generations of Black authors today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lifetime of stories to tell.\u003c\/b\u003e Growing up, Marita would listen to bedtime stories of Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, and many other champions of Black history. Now a champion herself in the literary world, she shares her story in a motivational autobiography you will never forget. \u003cem\u003eHow to Become a Black Writer\u003c\/em\u003e details Marita Golden's life, career, and the most cherished memories she made along the way. From nurturing her passions during the civil rights movement to celebrating her 40th writing anniversary in D.C., Marita shows that every dreamer can inspire others with their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA love letter to Black authors and readers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003eHow to Become a Black Writer\u003c\/em\u003e is not only just Marita's story, but can also be the start of yours. Inside, you'll find lessons and instructions based on her experiences during the renaissance of Black literature to help you cultivate your voice. Featuring timeless knowledge that helped not only Marita, but bestselling storytellers like Nzotake Shange and Toni Morrison, you, too can make a big change in the book publishing world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover meaningful events and the people behind them that helped Marita Golden to become the leading icon she is today, such as: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How she was mentored under feminist poet Audre Lorde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Life as a groundbreaking journalist at Essence Magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Co-founding and leading the Hurston-Wright Foundation to help publish Black stories\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo if you're looking for more motivational memoirs like \u003cem\u003eDear Black Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLegacy\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eBadass Black Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll love \u003cem\u003eHow to Become a Black Writer\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987463438637,"sku":"9781684817153","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/qQejrJNQYN9781684817153.webp?v=1776178857","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/how-to-become-a-black-writer-creating-and-honoring-black-stories-that-matter-the-power-of-black-stories-inspiration-for-black-storytellers-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}