A (Link) Compilation of 2021 Book Releases by BIPOC
Because I obviously like adding things to my plate, figuratively and in reality, I was attempting to create a master list (originally calendar) of books publishing in 2021 by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Of course, I am not the first, nor the last, person to come up with this idea or attempt it. Rather than create another space for this information why not compile the work so many considerate people are doing?
As it should have always been, representation is more and more part of everyday public discussion in the arts and in general. Something people come to me and many others for is a kind of one-stop-shopping for “diverse” candidates for jobs, a master list of books by [insert underrepresented group here], materials to learn more about representation in general. Guess what, friends? There is no master list for one’s sudden interest in underrepresented communities and the artists/artistry created over the years(!). This is where research and work is involved. [vent over] Anywho, in the case of at least 2021 book releases—and hopefully going forward—I can maintain a list of those lists by compiling these materials together rather than them existing piecemeal. (It’s a start, but seriously still do the work y’all.)
So here’s my addition in this regard. I’m going to list this in two parts. The first is the Survey section for the creation of said lists. Most of these are Google Surveys, the one I began included, and you can add your info if you’re part of the applicable group(s). The second are the List(s)/Threads itself when available because that’s what you’re truly after, right? Right!
I’ll update this post with more info that comes to my attention. If a survey/list you created is not included and you’d like it to be let me know. I’ll update as long as you supply, or I find, the links. Thanks!
SURVEYS (For inputting information)
Survey for BIPOC Creator 2021 Book Releases (by moi): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgVAvbCQ2dUMacDMqdsQH3j_QNrVATEFhWUAmusSltURr8uA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2pKg8W2ZXNH_yG-PeOfL0qxpQVyJbrUC-iOJeGGhvAe_ZuTnd-sBuqOYU
***Survey for Kwame Mbalia’s Black Author List for 2021: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVIEAdui-ZgG7S-5HrvWPOsoUnSzF5plqj8nvH1qitS99daw/viewform
Survey for MGinColor’s Release Calendar for 2021: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRLQUJ-QyOKK8FQ5nOTjajj5vjgIeYd4M5GY7awOpo7rVK_w/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1gnyJ8KAnO3d7PUD5ognHDl-6qYP8U8GFsd8G65Ge5OFk0U7kzJp94sfo
Survey for Latinx in Kidlit’s 2021 Latinx Book Releases: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXaPUDVtot0bQ-GPpZbA1_myNhbl76vlTLljHXrsNIIomF5Q/viewform
LIST (Info for 2021 publications as spreadsheets, Twitter threads, or other)
Spreadsheet Results for BIPOC Creator 2021 Book Releases (by moi): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lGN5rniq4-28XkCH0ekRj7ns6RtKGyCDqNLEflnfYUI/edit?usp=sharing
Latinx in Kidlit’s 2021 Book Releases: https://latinosinkidlit.com/2021/01/04/2021-titles-by-for-about-latinx/
Electric Literature’s 43 Books by Women of Color to Read in 2021: https://electricliterature.com/44-books-by-women-of-color-to-read-in-2021/
Isa’s Twitter thread of “Books by Authors of Color Coming Out in 2021”: https://twitter.com/sapphiccordelia/status/1326711653568745472
Lane Clarke’s Twitter thread of Books by Black Authors Pubbing on Jan. 5th: https://twitter.com/lanewriteswords/status/1345559578700894214?s=20
Goodreads List of 2021 Books by Black Authors: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/151848.2021_Books_by_Black_authors
Goodreads List of 2021 Books by Women of Color: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/154054.2021_Books_by_Women_of_Color
Goodreads List of Books by Latinx Releasing in 2021: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/155900.Books_by_Latinx_Releasing_in_2021
Melanin in YA (2021 Lists in Progress): https://melanininya.com/
Edi Campbell’s 2021 IPOC MG & YA Debut List: https://crazyquiltedi.blog/booklists/booklist-2021/
KA Doore’s Queer Adult SFF 2021 List: https://twitter.com/KA_Doore/status/1341698161623101440?s=20
Publishers Weekly keeps a running tally of adult and children’s literature pubbed by week. (Please note much of these are publications from the Big 5): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/on-sale-calendar/index.html
* The MGinColor and Latinx in Kidlit lists will be out in 2021 and I will add those once they’re released.
***Per Kwame Mbalia’s tweet here, the Black author releases will be compiled into weekly lists rather than one big spreadsheet.
And here’s some non-BIPOC Specific Book Lists that DO include BIPOC. I figured I’ll also include them even if there’s overlap.
Again, if you have created and/or know any other lists prioritizing BIPOC authors pubbing in 2021 please do share!