Demographic Studies Books by BIPOC Authors
- by Jesmyn Ward
- Demographic Studies, Essays, History, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2026
The collected creative nonfiction of a singular American writer, Jesmyn Ward, including widely shared classics, three never-before-published speeches, and an introductory essay. Respair (noun, obsolete), fresh hope after despair. From...
- by Joseph Lee
- Demographic Studies, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2025
From award-winning journalist Joseph Lee, a sweeping, personal exploration of Indigenous identity and the challenges facing Indigenous people around the world. Before Martha’s Vineyard became one of the most iconic...
- by Imani Perry
- Demographic Studies, History, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2025
A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue—and its fascinating role in Black history and culture—from National Book Award winner Imani Perry Throughout history, the concept of Blackness has...
- Demographic Studies, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2025
This empowering book blends history, storytelling, and culturally grounded techniques to equip readers with the tools needed to promote self-reflection, personal growth, and diasporic healing. Asian Americans represent the fastest...
- by Hwaji Shin
- Demographic Studies, History, Immigrant Stories, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2024
In Japan, the number of “Special Permanent Residents”―most of whom are of Korean descent, the so-called “Zainichi”―is declining, according to government statistics. Does this mean Koreans living in Japan are...
- by Sarah Lewis
- Cultural Anthropology, Demographic Studies, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2024
The award-winning art historian and founder of Vision & Justice uncovers a pivotal era in the story of race in the United States when Americans came to ignore the truth...
- Biographies, Demographic Studies, Literary Criticism & Theory, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2024
A bold, innovative biography that offers a new understanding of the life, work, and enduring impact of Audre Lorde. We remember Audre Lorde as an iconic writer, a quotable teacher...
- by Elias Jahsan
- Demographic Studies, Essays, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2022
This ground-breaking anthology features the compelling and courageous memoirs of eighteen queer Arab writers – some internationally bestselling, others using pseudonyms. Here, we find heart-warming connections and moments of celebration...
- Demographic Studies, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2022
A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneers—famous and little-known—in politics, science, literature, music, and more—with biographical reflections, all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer....
- Demographic Studies, Discrimination and Racism, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2021
In late August 1619, a ship arrived in the British colony of Virginia bearing a cargo of twenty to thirty people stolen from Africa. Their arrival led to the barbaric...
- Demographic Studies, Memoir, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2021
When Madian Al Jazerah came out to his Arab parents, his mother had one question. ‘Are you this?’ she asked, cupping her hand. ‘Or are you this?’ she motioned with...
- by Angela Chen
- Demographic Studies, Nonfiction, Sociology
- Publication Year: 2020
An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that’s obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire...
- Demographic Studies, Native American History, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2019
The story of Native peoples’ resistance to environmental injustice and land incursions, and a call for environmentalists to learn from the Indigenous community’s rich history of activism. Through the unique...
- Demographic Studies, Discrimination and Racism, Native American History, Nonfiction, Political Commentary
- Publication Year: 2017
Across North America, Indigenous acts of resistance have in recent years opposed the removal of federal protections for forests and waterways in Indigenous lands, halted the expansion of tar sands...
- Demographic Studies, Native American History, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2016
Unpacks the twenty-one most common myths and misconceptions about Native Americans. In this enlightening book, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker tackle a wide range of myths about...
- Demographic Studies, Literary Criticism & Theory, Nonfiction
- Publication Year: 2011
A collection of warm, wise and inspiring stories from the author of One Native Life. In One Story, One Song, Richard Wagamese explores the importance of stories: how they shape...
The Mahele of Our Bodies
Generated from the life histories of ten Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) elders (kūpuna) who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or māhū (LGBTQM), this book reveals the way they experienced...