Black Book Joy: The Stories We Love to Love - YAIT Espresso Talks
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Ever finish a book and think, isthis one is gonna stay with me?
In this bold Espresso Talk episode, storyteller Ama-Robin opens up about the books that shaped her—Roots, The People Could Fly, Parable of the Sower, and others. She shares how Black books gave her more than knowledge—they gave her belonging.
And she asks: What are the stories that shaped you?
We’ll talk about:
✔️ Why we keep coming back to certain books
✔️ How Black bookstores and banned books affect our sense of purpose and community
✔️ What “Black book joy” really means—and why it matters right now
This episode is for anyone who’s ever been changed by a story—and wants to pass that joy on.
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