QBR: The Black Book Review was founded by Max Rodriguez in 1992 to serve as a national source of reviews for books about the African-American and African experience.
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Max Rodriguez |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | 9 West 126th Street New York, NY 10027, U.S. |
| Website | Official website |
QBR began as a quarterly print publication, reviewing books in all genres. It produces the annual Harlem Book Fair, which began in 1998.[1][2] In 2005, QBR entered into a partnership with Black Issues Book Review, and at the same time, discontinued print publication of its quarterly.[3] QBR continues to be published online monthly, with weekly updates.
QBR sponsors the Celebration of Black Writers in Philadelphia and the African-American Read In in Dallas.[4] They published Sacred Fire: The QBR 100 Essential Black Books in 1999.[5]
References
edit- ^ Verma, Henrietta (February 1, 2016). "Q & A: Max Rodriguez". Library Journal. p. 86.
- ^ "About Us". Harlem Book Fair. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Reid, Calvin (July 18, 2005). "Black Reviews, Harlem Fair Merge". Publishers Weekly: 17.
- ^ "QBR The Black Book Review and Black Issues Book Review Join Forces". Thumper's Corner. AALBC.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "The QBR 100 Essential Black Books". African American Literature Book Club. January 22, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2020.