11 Otherworldly Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Written by Black Authors
As a black woman and nerd content enthusiast, I sometimes have a hard time finding the reflection of blackness in mainstream fantasy and science fiction. While I love stories like His Dark Materials , Game of Thrones, and Harry Potter, and they have colored characters, the stories are mostly told from the perspective of white heroes. So I often try to add other narratives that will make it easier for black and brown readers to put themselves in the shoes of the protagonist, and luckily more of these stories are coming to the fore. Here are 11 books by black authors whose characters embrace magic and the supernatural.