hi, i'm OG, the curator behind Literally Black

Artist by day and book lover committed to sharing Black literature and Black-owned businesses 365 days a year—not just when it’s trending.

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At Literally Black, we’re here to elevate Black stories, authors, and brands through authentic partnerships that resonate with our community of book lovers. With a reach of over 71K on TikTok and a growing Instagram presence, we connect our audience with powerful stories and quality products. If you’re interested in collaborating, explore the options below!

If you’d like to submit a book or product for consideration, here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Books: Primarily over 200 pages and by Black authors. A donation of 5 copies is requested, with additional copies purchased at a wholesale rate if selected.
  • Products: Small, lightweight items (candles, teas, bookmarks, etc.) from Black-owned brands. Wholesale pricing applies if chosen.

Please complete the form below for submissions. While we can't guarantee selection for every item, we’ll reach out directly if interested!

We receive many requests, so please allow some time for us to review and get back to you.

Please read guidelines at the bottom of the page BEFORE contacting.

collaboration options

book box inclusions

Interested in having your book featured in a Literally Black book box? Here’s what I’m looking for and how the process works:

  • Our Selection Process: I carefully choose books for our bi-monthly book boxes based on what resonates with me and our community. Books over 200 pages are preferred for primary features, but if your book is under 200 pages, it may still be eligible as a secondary (bonus) book.
  • Donation Policy: To be considered, please donate the first 5 books. If selected, I’ll purchase any additional copies needed at a wholesale rate.
  • What I'm Not Able to Do: Submission does not guarantee selection, and I ask authors not to follow up after submission. I’ll reach out if I'm interested!

social media features & book reviews

  • Paid Reviews: If you’d like a guaranteed review on my TikTok or Instagram, I offer paid review options. This ensures I’ll read your book within an agreed timeframe and share an honest, thorough review with my followers.
  • Free Reviews: I’m also open to accepting free books, though there is no guarantee or timeline for when (or if) I’ll review them. If you haven’t seen a review or tag on my page, it means I haven’t gotten to it yet.
  • Honest Feedback Only: All my reviews reflect my genuine feelings about a book. I keep my audience’s trust by being transparent, so expect an honest review.

product submissions

Are you a Black-owned business interested in having your product featured in our book boxes? Here’s what I’m looking for:

  • Product Types: I’m seeking small, lightweight items that enhance the reading experience—like candles, boy care products, teas, bookmarks, or art prints etc.
  • Wholesale Requirement: Selected products must be available at wholesale pricing for our orders. Please include pricing details in your submission.
  • Follow-Up Policy: Submission does not guarantee selection, and I ask that brands avoid follow-ups. If your product is a good fit, I’ll reach out directly.

Thank you for considering Literally Black as a platform to share your work! I’m excited to see what you’re working on and look forward to discovering stories and products that resonate with our community!

I kindly ask for limited follow-ups on submissions to keep our process smooth. If I’m interested, I’ll reach out directly.

Ready to Submit?

Contact OG