New Books by Black Women Authors Releasing May 26'

May 30, 2026

As we close out the month, we're excited to share a collection of books by Black women authors that were released this month. Whether you're looking for your next fiction read, memoir, romance, fantasy, self-help book, or something in between, we hope you'll discover a new author to support.

Every purchase, review, recommendation, and share helps ensure that Black women's stories continue to reach more readers.

This Month's Featured Releases

Someone has to be the First

Author: Leslie Short

Leslie Short has never played by the rules or stayed in the boxes others tried to put her in. At seven, she declared herself “too sophisticated for New Jersey.” Years later, she danced her way across Europe, built Japan’s first male revue show, helped transform FUBU into a global brand, and carved out a place as a chaplain, speaker, and culture strategist.

From ballet studios to boardrooms, cruise ships to corporate America, Leslie’s journey is as unconventional as it is inspiring. With humor and fearless candor, she shares the realities of racism, sexism, and the courage it takes to step into spaces where no one expected her to be.

More than a memoir of firsts, Someone Has to Be the First is a call to action—a reminder that success isn’t just about opening doors, but about keeping them open so others can follow.

My First Superhero Wore Sneakers

Author: Portia Smith

My First Superhero Wore Sneakers is a heartfelt children’s story that celebrates everyday heroes. Through the eyes of a child, readers discover that superheroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes they wear worn-out sneakers and show their power through love, patience, and always being there when it matters most.

The Six Loves of Ebony Jones

Author: Terreece M. Clarke

After her bottomless mimosa-fueled dating rant goes viral, journalist Ebony Jones is ready to give up on love. Then her cousin Faith asks a brilliant question: what if the answer to her future “forever love” can be found in her past? At her editor's urging, Ebony turns her award-winning investigative skills on herself and tracks down the great loves of her life - the first love, the safe love, the almost-forever love, the one that wrecked her… Her plan is simple: fix her love life, land a book deal, and make it to brunch before the mimosas get warm. A journalist shouldn't become the story, but what are the rules when it comes to love?

Three Minutes and Twenty-Seven Seconds

Author: Lakisha Johnson

After leaving a three-year relationship, thirty-six-year-old Skylar Parks promises to trust God completely. She recommits her heart, surrenders her plans, and begins rebuilding her life.

But in three minutes and twenty-seven seconds, everything changes.

When someone she trusted violates her, it fractures her identity and faith in a God she believed would protect her. Now, sleep is replaced with anger, and her prayers sound more like arguments. While her faith whispers trust God, her pain questions: Where were You?

Caught between bitterness and belief, Skylar must decide if she’ll cling to God or walk away from the faith that once held her together.

Right Man, Right Time

Author: Jasmine Jean

Right Man, Right Time is a contemporary Christian romance about love, faith, and learning to trust God’s timing.

Moriah Jackson has built her successful PR firm—and her entire life—around structure, control, and carefully executed plans. But when she meets Malcolm Rodgers, a grounded and faith-driven IT professional who moves through life with quiet confidence, her perfectly ordered world begins to shift.

As their connection deepens, Moriah is forced to confront the tension between ambition and vulnerability, control and surrender, and the future she planned versus the one God may be leading her toward.

Set against the backdrop of family, faith, and modern Black love, Right Man, Right Time is the first installment in the God’s Timing series.

The Self Love Journal

Author: Cynthia Smalls

Self Love Journal is a guided space designed to help you reconnect with your voice, rediscover your joy, and strengthen your self-worth with intention.

Through 60 thoughtful writing prompts across 12 transformative themes—including self-reflection, healing, confidence, body image, and vision—you’ll be guided to deepen self-awareness and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

The journey concludes with 60 simple self-love actions, giving you practical ways to continue choosing yourself every day.

Namara: The Mother

Author: Latrell R. Morris

Two years was all it took for the birth of viable babies to reach zero percent. Sixty-four percent of births resulted in infant mortality, while the rest were born with incurable conditions and diseases that would become fatal by adulthood. The world is in panic, and doctors have no cure. Yet there is an alternative.

Milk & Mourning

Author: Latrell R. Morris

Milk & Mourning is a heartfelt memoir exploring grief, faith, healing, motherhood, and learning how to keep pouring into yourself after loss.

Through vulnerable storytelling and reflection, I remind readers that healing and grief can exist in the same space.

Why We Share These Releases

Warm Pages exists to create a space where Black women authors are celebrated, supported, and discovered. We know that incredible books are being released every month, and we want to help shine a light on the stories, voices, and creativity that deserve more visibility.

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Happy Reading,

🤎 The Warm Pages Team

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