afrofuturism books
Be immersed in the world of Afrofuturism. Afrofuturism is a Locus Awards Nonfiction Finalist. Both Afrofuturism and Rayla 2212, Rayla 2213 are taught in high schools and Universities around the world. The Rayla Universe is upon us. Learn more about Rayla’s time travel, reincarnation adventures through worlds known and unknown as she seeks to save Planet Hope, find the missing Neo Astronauts, and discover her true purpose. Ytasha’s latest Eartha 2198 follows one of Planet Hope’s greatest Neo Astronauts and future Presidents. Whereas, Spaceship in Bronzeville follows Bonnie and her investigative reporter forays in 1950s Chicago, a land where Sun Ra comes of age. Also check out previous nonfiction books Post Black: How A New Generation is Redefining African American Identity and Beats Rhymes and Life: What We Love and Hate About Hip Hop
Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi & Fantasy Culture…cover art by John Jennings.
Afrofuturism
Comprising elements of the avant-garde, science fiction, cutting-edge hip-hop, black comix, and graphic novels, Afrofuturism spans both underground and mainstream pop culture. With a twofold aim to entertain and enlighten, Afrofuturists strive to break down racial, ethnic, and all social limitations to empower and free individuals to be themselves.
Cover art by Keron Grant
Rayla 2212
RAYLA 2212 follows Rayla Illmatic, a third generation citizen of Planet Hope, a former Earth colony that has claimed its independence. But all isn't what it seems in this world where time and space shift at will. This story ties reincarnation, space travel, virtual worlds and love.
Rayla 2213
Rayla is Mars bound but the deep waters below the red world’s crust uncover a mysterious waterway. A web of myth, mystery, love and the future, Rayla must face her nowness and navigate the fluid streams of existence that remix her new found reality. This is the second volume in the Rayla 2212 series.
EARTHA 2198………follow the neo astronaut from Planet Hope’s early years who uncovered new mysteries when her teleport took her to Earth. Eartha tries to get back to her young son, Delta but finds herself trying to escape a solar system that doesn’t know her world exists. ORDER HERE cover art by Tim Fielder
Cover Art by Tim Fielder
This 3 book novella series follows Bonnie, a Chicago Defender reporter in 1950s who covers paranormal activity. She joins a secret club that meets with purveyors of the odd and uncanny. Welcome to the land where Sun Ra found his voice, and where Bonnie uncovers a pipeline to the future. ORDER HERE