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Ilena Silverman

Ilena Silverman is a story editor at The New York Times Magazine. She worked previously at GQ and Harper’s magazines and is the coeditor of What Counts: The Complete Harper’s Index. She lives in South Orange, New Jersey, with her husband and family.

Books

Celebrating Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, Penguin Random House Education is highlighting stories about the history of Black America from the Colonial Era to the Civil Rights Movement to the Present, with topics ranging from women’s history and cultural history to music, art, and film and community. The list includes essential stories, non-fiction, and history.

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Books for Black History Month

Join Penguin Random House in celebrating the contributions of Black Authors, Creators and Educators all year long.  In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting stories about the history of Black America, being Black today, and essential novels by Black writers. Discover more titles African American History African American Studies African American Fiction African American

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