Amina the Librarian, authored by Mary Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray

The story of "Amina the Librarian" recounts the extraordinary Black woman, Bille da Costa Green, distinguished by her intellect, style, and intelligence, who shares with her mother the trait of protecting her family and heritage by adopting a white identity in a disgusting racist world. Bille da Costa Green, in her twenties, was appointed by J.P. Morgan, one of the wealthy, to oversee a collection of manuscripts, books, and rare artworks in his newly built "Perpont Morgan" library. Then, thanks to her joining, Bille became the personal librarian of Mr. Morgan, a key player in New York City society, and one of the most influential figures in the art and literary world, distinguished by her extraordinary artistic taste and her skill in negotiating to win art and manuscript auctions. But Bille had a secret she was keen to keep, for her real name was not Bille da Costa Green, but Bille Marion Greener; she was originally the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard University, known for being a fierce advocate for equality. This novel was one of the bestsellers of 2021 according to The New York Times, and was chosen by the American Book Club as the best novel of that year. It is also recognized by the American National Radio and The Washington Post. Number of pages: 452