DeRay Mckesson

DeRay Mckesson's Book Recommendations

Activism & Nonprofits activists

DeRay Mckesson is a civil rights activist, podcaster, and author known for his work with the Black Lives Matter movement and Campaign Zero. His book recommendations reflect an interest in Black literature, Afrofuturism, and social justice.

8 books recommended

📚 Books Recommended by DeRay Mckesson 8

I'll Give You the Sun

I'll Give You the Sun

by Jandy Nelson

"It's such an incredible book!"

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"It's such an incredible book!"

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Kindred

Kindred

by Octavia E. Butler

"An incredible book."

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"Kindred is an incredible book. So is Parable of the Sower."

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Parable of the Sower

Parable of the Sower

by Octavia E. Butler

"An incredible book."

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"Kindred is an incredible book. So is Parable of the Sower."

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The People Could Fly

The People Could Fly

by Virginia Hamilton

"That was my all-time favorite book when I was younger."

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"Do y'all remember The People Could Fly? That was my all-time favorite book when I was younger."

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Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

by Ta-Nehisi Coates

"I've read @tanehisicoates' newest book & it's a must-read. I can't wait for us all to discuss it. Order yours."

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Tiger Lily

Tiger Lily

by Jodi Lynn Anderson

"I loved this book and revisit it often."

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"I always recommend Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson to people. I loved this book and revisit it often."

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Black Women, Black Love

Black Women, Black Love

by Dianne M Stewart

"You should buy @diannemstewart's book Black Women, Black Love: And you should just engage her work. Every single time I listen to her or read her work, my mind is blown."

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