Kristina Gisors holding a book with abstract design

Welcome to The Blackletter

The Blackletter Club is a bilingual book club founded to celebrate the richness and diversity of the Black community through literature. Created during the COVID-19 pandemic and initially thriving on Clubhouse, it explores themes of racial and social justice through fiction, biographies, and essays. Rooted in the founder's personal journey across various creative fields, the club was born from a deep passion for storytelling as a means of liberation and identity.

The Nickel Boys book cover with red background and two figures, written by Colson Whitehead.
Cover of 'Black Women Writers at Work' by Claudia Tate featuring names like Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison.
Book cover of 'RIFQA' by Mohammed El-Kurd with foreword by Aja Monet. Features a red background, bold white title, and a colorful abstract illustration of a person lying among textiles.
Book cover of 'All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep' by Andre Henry with orange and white striped design.
Colorful book cover titled "Abolition. Feminism. Now." with authors Angela Y. Davis, Gina Dent, Erica Meiners, and Beth Richie listed below.
"Yellowface" book cover by R.F. Kuang featuring stylized eyes on a yellow background.
Cover of "The Girl with the Louding Voice" by Abi Daré featuring vibrant abstract flowers, a silhouette of a woman's face, and "Read with Jenna" badge.
"Small Worlds" book cover by Caleb Azumah Nelson, featuring a man's face with colorful overlays and text.
Book cover with title "Black and Female: Essays" by Tsitsi Dangarembga, described as "Unforgettable" by Alice Walker.
Cover of the book "Open Water" by Caleb Azumah Nelson featuring two portraits of a man and a woman, along with praise quotes and a Costa Book Awards Winner 2021 badge.
"Queenie" book cover with orange background, featuring an illustration of a woman's head and braids, title in white letters, and author's name, Candice Carty-Williams, in yellow.
Cover of 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, featuring abstract art with black and red design, published by Penguin Modern Classics.
Cover of "Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined" by JJ Bola. Features abstract black and pink mask design on blue background.
Book cover of 'Such a Fun Age' by Kiley Reid, featuring bold pink and blue text on a black background, with accolades including 'New York Times Bestseller' and 'Longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize', and a Reese's Book Club seal.
Book cover of "Une si longue lettre" by Mariama Bâ, featuring a hand writing a letter.
Book cover of 'Freedom is a Constant Struggle' by Angela Y. Davis featuring a black and white photograph of the author with a red border and Penguin logo.
Cover of the book 'Hood Feminism' by Mikki Kendall, featuring colorful abstract lettering and illustrations. The text includes a quote by Samantha Irby endorsing the book.
Cover of 'De purs hommes' by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, featuring a silhouette of a person in an arched doorway with graffiti and a red wall, with a quote from Le Monde.
Book cover of 'My Sister, the Serial Killer' by Oyinkan Braithwaite featuring a woman with sunglasses and a headscarf.
Book cover of 'White Tears/Brown Scars' by Ruby Hamad with an illustration of a woman's face on an orange background.
Cover of 'The Other Black Girl' by Zakiya Dalila Harris, featuring a silhouette of a woman's profile against a blue background, with an Afro comb and graphic text overlay.
"Homegoing" book cover by Yaa Gyasi featuring two silhouettes on an orange background with text and design elements.
"The Water Dancer" book cover by Ta-Nehisi Coates, featuring a silhouette of a person in blue tones.
Book cover titled "Whites: On Race and Other Falsehoods" by Otegha Uwagba.
Book cover for 'White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation' by Lauren Michele Jackson.
Book cover of 'Frère d'âme' by David Diop featuring an illustration of a person in a red hat and awards won, including Prix Goncourt des Lycéens and Prix Kourouma.
"Le génocide voilé" book cover by Tidiane N'Diaye, featuring a person in traditional African attire standing in a field.
Cover of 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett, featuring abstract colorful design and title text. Includes 'Good Morning America Book Club' and 'New York Times Bestseller' labels.
Cover of the book 'Les Impatientes' by Djaïli Amadou Amal, featuring blurred side profile of a woman with braided hair and jewelry, emphasizing the award 'Prix Orange du livre en Afrique 2019.'
Cover of "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson featuring a black and white photo of a diverse crowd. Includes text noting the book as part of Oprah's Book Club 2020, and mentions Wilkerson as a Pulitzer Prize winner and author o
Book cover of 'Africa Is Not a Country' by Dipo Faloyin featuring a colorful map of Africa and positive reviews from Nikki May, New York Times, and Adam Rutherford.
Illustrated book cover for 'The Sex Lives of African Women' by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, featuring three diverse female portraits and positive quotes from authors Dorothy Koomson, Bernardine Evaristo, and Bolu Babalola.
Book cover of 'Family Lore' by Elizabeth Acevedo featuring an illustrated chair with flowers, bright yellow text, and a blue background.
Book cover of "Here Again Now" by Okechukwu Nzelu, featuring a stylized photo of a person's face in shadows against a yellow and purple background, with various text blurbs praising the author's writing.
Book cover of 'Born a Crime' by Trevor Noah depicting a mural of him on a wall with a person in front looking up. Includes a quote from USA Today praising the book.
Cover of the book "Seven Days in June" by Tia Williams, featuring a couple embracing against a colorful, abstract background.
  • Person standing by a river with a stone wall, holding shopping bags, wearing a blue scarf and beige jacket, with city buildings and bare trees in the background.

    PATRICIA RAREG

    LIBRARIAN , BASED IN PARIS

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  • Julien Salibur taking a mirror selfie in a stylish, beige room with plush seating and wall-to-wall curtains.

    JULIEN SALIBUR

    CHEF, BASED IN PARIS

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  • Man wearing a cap and denim jacket taking a selfie in front of a fashion store with display posters and hanging keychains.

    ANTOINE LECLERC MOUGNE

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, BASED IN PARIS

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  • Jean Paul Paula in gray athletic shirt and jeans sitting on a wooden chair against a neutral background with wooden board, yarn ball, and blanket on the floor.

    JEAN-PAUL PAULA

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR , BASED IN AMSTERDAM

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  • ANAS DAIF

    ANAS DAIF

    JOURNALIST, BASED IN PARIS

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  • Sandie Dubois smiling behind colorful bouquet of flowers with urban background, Amsterdam style buildings, and blue sky.

    SANDIE DUBOIS

    JOURNALIST, BASED IN PARIS

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  • Goldiie crouching, wearing a black coat and blue leggings.

    GOLDIIE

    JEWELRY DESIGNER, BASED IN AMSTERDAM

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  • Sara Jaril in black dress with colorful buttons, standing outside at night, wearing purple sandals and carrying a black purse, smiling with arms crossed.

    SARA JARIL

    FASHION CONSULTANT, BASED IN PARIS

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  • Amber Phillips with pink earrings and necklace, partially covered in shadow.

    AMBER J. PHILLIPS

    STORYTELLER, FILMMAKER, BASED IN L.A

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  • Soraya Hamdan wearing a red dress and white cap

    SORAYA HAMDAN

    VINTAGE RESELLER, BETWEEN PARIS & NYC

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  • Andre Atangana in stylish attire standing beside an ornate, industrial fence on a bridge.

    ANDRÉ ATANGANA

    DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER, BASED IN PARIS

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  • Rose Toure with curly hair wearing a backless dress, facing away with raised arms.

    ROSE TOURÉ

    CULTURAL PRODUCER, BASED IN AMSTERDAM

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  • Dani Bumba

    DANI BUMBA

    MUSICIAN, BASED IN PARIS

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  • Zhedy wearing a white shirt, green headwrap, and jewelry.

    ZHEDY LENA NUENTSA

    CREATIVE STRATEGIST, BASED IN PARIS

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  • Person dancing on a street, wearing a colorful jacket, red skirt, green tights, and beige shoes, with raised leg and braid hairstyle.

    ROXANE MBANGA

    ARTIST, BASED IN AMSTERDAM

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  • Sophie Douala smiling in yellow jacket sitting in front of bookshelves with colorful books and artwork.

    SOPHIE DOUALA

    GRAPHIC DESIGNER, BASED IN BERLIN

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  • Aissé Ndiaye standing in front of a colorful painting depicting a person surrounded by green foliage.

    AISSÉ N'DIAYE

    FASHION DESIGNER, BASED IN PARIS

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  • KIDDY SMILE

    KIDDY SMILE

    ARTIST, BASED IN BARCELONA

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  • Naomi Accardi in a gray sweatshirt with 'Visa Issues' text climbing a rusted metal ladder against a wall.

    NAOMI ACCARDI

    MARKETING CONSULTANT, BASED IN MILAN

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the READ serves as a dynamic platform spotlighting Black literature, culture, and critical discourse. It features a curated selection of essays, reviews, and reflections that delve into the multifaceted experiences of the Black community.

the READ functions as a rich resource for readers interested in exploring Black narratives and engaging with critical discussions surrounding Black identity and culture.

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