10 Black Authors Share Their Favorite Books by Fellow Black Writers

"Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms" ($9, originally $17)

"I like to think that if Alex Wise (from my middle-grade fantasy series Alex Wise vs. the End of the World) met Cameron Battle, they'd be best friends, though they might have disagreements over trying to protect the other. We need more stories where Black boys get to be queer and gentle and deserving of love and kindness. I'll always appreciate Jamar and his artistry for making Black gay boys feel seen at a time when so many of us either feel invisible or targeted. Jamar also has another middle-grade series launching next month with 'Jaden Powers and the Inheritance Magic,' which I'm really excited to read and for kids around the world to finally have in their hands."

— Terry J. Benton-Walker, author of the Blood Debts and Alex Wise vs. the End of the World series