Our Story
Jamise Harper, co-author of Bibliophile: Diverse Spines, founded Diverse Spines® (#diversespines) out of a desire to read more intentionally and center books by Black women and women of color. What began as a personal commitment grew into a vibrant book community rooted in connection, conversation, and discovery.
Diverse Spines® highlights books by Black women and women of color through author conversations, book discussions, and shared reading experiences that bring these stories to the forefront.
At its core, the mission is simple: to help readers diversify their shelves and engage more deeply with stories that expand how we see ourselves and the world around us.