Following her mother's passing, Chantal Rochelle found her young niece grappling to come to terms with such a magnitude of loss. This prompted her to develop the idea of writing a children’s book, 'Where Did Grandma Go?' to help young (and not so young) people learn to cope with the shift that comes with losing someone you love.

As we prepare for the shenanigans of yet another Trump America, one where violence, ignorance, and downright hatred are exalted, here are eight books by Black women to help cope with the impending shenanigans that are sure to come.

Here are a few upcoming book releases that have us hyped for the fall.

Feminist, author, poet and professor bell hooks, who wrote fiercely about Black feminism died on Dec. 15, 2021