Love & Basketball Was More Than a Movie. It Changed My Whole Life, Guest Essay, Time Magazine

‘I Want Teens To Recognize Their Own Power': Questions For Liara Tamani, NPR

LISTEN: Liara Tamani Interview , On Being

Juneteenth Celebration: Liara Tamani Interviewed by Gina Cherelus, The New York Times

PRAISE for Liara Tamani’s Novels

Featured by Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, Essence Magazine, Teen Vogue, and more.

Named one of the Best Fall YA Novels by Bustle, Buzzfeed and Paste Magazine⎯Calling My Name

Named a Kirkus Best YA Book of the Year⎯ All the Things We Never Knew

★ “An excellent portrayal of African American culture, gorgeous lyrical prose, strong characters, and societal critique make Tamani’s debut a must-read.” —Booklist, Starred Review, Calling My Name

★ “A poignant love story. Tamani’s characters are well drawn, her prose is gorgeous, and the imagery she employs is lush. A masterpiece." —Booklist, Starred Review, All the Things We Never Knew

★ “A superb, complex romance full of heart, humor, and unforgettable characters.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review, All the Things We Never Knew

★"Readers will be easily swept away by this tale exploring the hearts and souls of two emotionally vulnerable athletes." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, All the Things We Never Knew

“Heartbreakingly well executed.” — Kirkus Reviews, What She Missed

“Lyrical yet grounded prose.” —Publishers Weekly, What She Missed

“Luminous episodic debut.”⎯ Chicago Tribune, Calling My Name