Best New Books by African American Authors

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The Warmth of Other Suns The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson

The Warmth of Other Suns is a stunning historical chronicle by Pulitzer-prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson. This epic work chroniclesthe decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in order to find a better future. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of nearly six million people changed the face of America. This is a worthwile read for anyone, but the family history buff will love it the best.

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