We are proud to present The African American Literary Classics book set, a collection of classic works by African American authors celebrating each individual's literary contributions and cultural impact. Originally introduced by Juniper Books in 2016, these books have been carefully curated and adorned with custom-printed jackets designed to resemble leather with matte gold titles.

This collection features five anthology volumes published by Library of America, encompassing a diverse range of literary treasures.

Included among these remarkable works are James Baldwin's The Collected Essays, which delve into profound social and racial issues, Frederick Douglass' autobiographical accounts, offering powerful insights into the lived experiences of enslaved African Americans, W.E.B. Du Bois' thought-provoking writings on race and identity, Zora Neale Hurston's evocative novels and stories, and Richard Wright's later works exploring themes of identity and belonging.

Includes: 

1. W.E.B Du Bois, Writings
2. Zora Neale Hurston, Novels and Stories
3. Richard Wright, Later Works
4. James Baldwin, Collected Essays
5. Frederick Douglass, Autobiographies

We also offer: 

• Full Custom services are available if you would like to modify or expand this set's book list or develop a new jacket design. Click here! 

Please allow a 4-6 week lead time, as your set will be made-to-order. Each Juniper Custom jacket is comparable to an individual art print. Our original designs are printed on high-quality paper and finished with a matte laminate on the outer side, making them tear-resistant, durable, and beautiful to handle.

For the rest of 2024, all Juniper Custom orders will also receive one complimentary archival storage box! We designed these boxes to look like a book, they are perfect for storing extra sets of book jackets, or anything else you'd like to keep safe!