Strong Black Lead Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Strong Black Lead on XThe home of Black story-telling & culture on Netflix. Now watching: 🏡 The Upshaws pt 4 and🪐My Dad the Bounty Hunter

Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World
Tui T. SutherlandAva DuVernay’s animated series WINGS OF FIRE is headed to Netflix! Based on the best selling series by Tui T. Sutherland, WINGS OF FIRE tells the tale of five young dragons embarking on a journey to end a bitter war between the dragon tribes. https://t.co/OeeOaSiXWx
Hardcover, 2023
$24.99Member price:$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sulwe
Lupita Nyong'oWe’re so excited to announce SULWE, the animated musical, is coming to Netflix! Based off of Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o’s New York Times bestselling book, SULWE tells the story of a young girl born “the color of midnight” who learns to embrace her inner and outer beauty. https://t.co/jv9ENBfAuu
Hardcover, 2019
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker
A'Lelia BundlesThis is the kind of empowerment and motivation I need today and everyday 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 What a hero to so many generations!! "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker," the limited series starring the incredible @octaviaspencer, is NOW STREAMING on @netflix! https://t.co/QTR45z1ZDg
Paperback, 2002
$20.99Member price:$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Perfect Find
Tia Williams💗Let’s get into these **perfect finds** for Netflix’s new romantic comedy, The Perfect Find. 💗 Which is based on the novel by Tia Williams, adapted for the screen by Leigh Davenport along with Numa Perrier, who will also direct. Shout out to Black women!💁🏽♀️💕
Paperback, 2021
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home
Tembi LockeAND fun fact, From Scratch co-creator Tembi Locke was also on an episode of the Bernie Mac show as well! https://t.co/Cg7M7MAssN
Paperback, 2020
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The School for Good and Evil: Ruled Journal
Netflixwhy this remind me of every time my momma tried to dress me for school picture day 😭 The School for Good and Evil is now streaming, only on Netflix https://t.co/bfxe5j9MeL
Out of stock

Matilda
Roald Dahl🎥: Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical 📺: Heartstopper S1
Paperback, 2007
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Forever...
Judy BlumeICYMI: For her first Netflix series, Mara Brock Akil will reimagine Forever, Judy Blume's groundbreaking 1975 novel, for a new generation. It’s a love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts. 🤎 https://t.co/wnCWhMDl76
Paperback, 2024
$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
ADA Twist, Scientist: Show Me the Bunny: A Picture Book
NetflixSounds like we've got some testing to do ☝🏾 Your favorite scientist is back in action. Season 3 of ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST is now playing on Netflix. https://t.co/idoc9Gka8P
Hardcover, 2022
$10.99Member price:$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Survival of the Thickest: Essays
Michelle Buteaumeet mavis beaumont. she’s proudly thick, newly single and ready to take over the world as an aspiring stylist one fitting at a time. nyc ain’t ready but you are! inspired by @michellebuteau's hilarious memoir, SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST comes to netflix july 13th. https://t.co/83yXFZd2fo
Paperback, 2022
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book