- Ronisha J.
- Thursday, June 23, 2022
Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit, but they taste completely different.
- Stephen King
Books not your thing?
I have the perfect list for you! While I wish that I could have my nose stuck in a book the majority of the time, life just does not permit it. You know how they say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover? All book to film adaptations should not be lumped in a group of “the book is better.” Although, in my humble opinion, the book is usually better. Does that mean that the films aren’t enjoyable? Absolutely not!
Here is a list of some of my favorite book to movie adaptations by African American authors.
The Richland Library #OwnVoices initiative is a space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) staff members to provide thoughtful and well written book reviews, book lists and blog posts. These posts work to promote authors of marginalized groups and their work about the life experiences of these under-represented groups through their own perspective. The series invites our customers to learn one more way we are continuing the conversation in our community and speaking our voice. Find more resources on race, equity, and inclusion, here.