February is Black History Month. Our understanding of Black History is conceived broadly, and we seek to celebrate a global black history – you’ll find works of Black American authors as well as those hailing from countries across the African continent and worldwide.Therefore, we compile a list of literature and artworks to honor and celebrate Black History month, and you’re invited to help us grow, maintain, and organize it!Is there a poet, author, or artist whose works you’d like added to this list? Please email us and make a suggestion to shanghai.librarian@nyu.edu.
Their eyes were watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Main Collection: PS3515.U789 T5 2006 Physical copy available
I love myself when I am laughing … : a Zora Neale Hurston reader by Alice Walker Main Collection: PS3515.U789 T5 2006 Physical copy available
The paintings and drawings of Clarence Major by Clarence Major Main Collection: N6537.M337 A4 2019 Physical copy available
Reggie Burrows Hodges Main Collection: N6537.H63 A4 2021 Physical copy available
Beloved by Toni Morrison Ebook available
The Color Purple by Alice Walker Main Collection: PS3573.A425 C6 1992 Physical copy available
Open City by Teju Cole Main Collection: PR9387.9.C67 O64 2012 Physical copy and Ebook available
Azanian bridges by Nick Walker Leisure Collection: PR9369.4.W656 A9 2016 Physical copy available
You don’t have to go to Mars for love by Yona Harvey Ebook available
For more information and resources about the poetry, literature, and fine art books available at NYU Shanghai, click this link for the non-comprehensive list!