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Featured: Black Interest

Cane Warriors

Moa, a fourteen-year-old slave, gets caught up in the most significant slave rebellion in Jamaican history, paying homage to freedom fighters all over the world.

After the death of a police officer, assassin Kahllah (aka the Black Lotus) is forced out of retirement in an attempt to clear her name while outrunning a mysterious enemy.
*While supplies last, books ordered through the website will include a bookplate SIGNED by K’wan!

What Is Hip-Hop?

A beautifully illustrated children’s history of hip-hop, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.

Upcoming Events

Johnny Temple — Miami Book Fair (Miami, FL)

11/23/24, 2:30pm

Johnny Temple moderates program with Thurston Moore, author of Sonic Life: A Memoir

From a Basement in Seattle, the Poster Art of Brad Klausen: Expanded Edition

Honolulu Noir

Hunters in High Heels: Limited Edition Preorder

Broke Heart Blues

Depeche Mode: Live

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Featured: Black Interest

I Love You Too

Bob Marley’s first and most famous son, Ziggy, extends his devotion to youth with his debut children’s book.

*While supplies last, books ordered through the Akashic Books website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Ziggy Marley!

Black Sheep Digit

In conjunction with the publication of Pills and Starships by Lydia Millet—the latest release from our Black Sheep imprint for Young Adults and Young Readers—we’ve created the Black Sheep Digit, comprising excerpts from Pills and Starships and our first two Black Sheep releases, Changers Book One: Drew by T Cooper and Allison Glock-Cooper and Game World by C. J. Farley.