📚🎵 The Mic is Hers: Black Women in Music & Poetry

$42.00

This Booknoire bundle celebrates the brilliance, rhythm, and resistance of Black women who have used their voices—literally and lyrically—to shift culture. Perfect for music lovers, budding poets, and readers who believe in the transformative power of Black girl genius.

📦 All books are pre-loved and in excellent condition.
💌 Comes hand-wrapped with a personalized note, journal, and aligned ephemera from our family.

💌 Your purchase supports a Black-owned, family-run used bookstore that preserves banned and beloved Black stories.

This Booknoire bundle celebrates the brilliance, rhythm, and resistance of Black women who have used their voices—literally and lyrically—to shift culture. Perfect for music lovers, budding poets, and readers who believe in the transformative power of Black girl genius.

📦 All books are pre-loved and in excellent condition.
💌 Comes hand-wrapped with a personalized note, journal, and aligned ephemera from our family.

💌 Your purchase supports a Black-owned, family-run used bookstore that preserves banned and beloved Black stories.

📚 Bundle Contents and Highlights:

  1. The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic
    Edited by Mahogany L. Browne, Idrissa Simmonds, and Jamila Woods

A landmark poetry anthology showcasing the fierce and fearless voices of Black women poets redefining what poetry can be.

  1. Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop – Danyel Smith

Part memoir, part cultural critique, Smith’s luminous writing traces the legacy of Black women in popular music—from forgotten legends to today’s icons—with deep reverence and truth-telling.

  1. Odetta: A Life in Music and Protest – Ian Zack

A powerful biography of Odetta, the folk singer and civil rights icon whose influence shaped Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and countless others. A story of art, protest, and quiet revolution.

  1. The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop – Clover Hope

A visually stunning and information-rich tribute to the women who built and transformed hip-hop, from Roxanne Shanté to Nicki Minaj.

🧡 Why This Bundle Matters:

This is a syllabus of sound and survival. These stories remind us that Black women have always led—with melody, metaphor, and movement. Whether you're a longtime fan of Nina, Lauryn, or Megan—or just starting to explore the history behind the music—this bundle hits every note.