1.
Cree Myles Mid
@creemylesBooks/Music/CultureHost of These Books are for EverybodyCurator of in ,
138K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,361 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Top 70 Black Book Influencers in 2026
Looking for the best black book to partner with? We ranked the top 70 black book influencers you should know about — ordered by audience size, engagement and consistency. Each profile below includes follower counts, posting frequency, a short bio and contact details so you can shortlist creators for outreach in minutes.
Whether you are running an influencer marketing campaign, sourcing UGC, or building a brand ambassador program, this curated list of hobbies & niche makes it easy to find the right fit. Bookmark this page — it is refreshed regularly as creators grow and new talent emerges.
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2.
Analeigh Sbrana Micro
@analeighsbranaFormerly LitereraryxQueen🕯️Sunday Times bestselling author of Lore of the Wilds & Lore of the Tides☕️ cozy on purpose🌙 Rep Thao Le @ SDLA
54.5K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 6,443 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Morgan Micro
@prettylittlebookshelf📍dc | nyc featured in | books | community
53.9K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 6,109 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Nokukhanya Ntsaluba Micro
@pretty_x_bookishCome for Books - Stay for Aesthetics 🍒🌸🌴📧 📍🇬🇧🇿🇦🎓 PhD Candidate
50.6K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 2,776 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Anna Micro
@never_withouta_book♡ Passionate book lover, celebrating the power of storytelling and uplift underrepresented voices. 📖
38.7K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 7,616 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Jesse Micro
@jesseonyoutube_dancer & book YouTuber. 🏳️🌈Author of STUDDENLY In Love, coming soon
31.9K Followers 955 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 6,817 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Sarah Micro
@bookishandblackavid reader • big taurus energy📍DMV
27.5K Followers 682 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 2,095 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Crystal Forte Micro
@melanatedreaderMelanatedreader, LLCBookstagrammer of the YEAR , Ph.D Candidate Literacy) St. John’s U, teacher, Daughter of the King, DST$Dstconnected
26.6K Followers 578 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 1,624 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Renee Amanda Micro
@book_girl_magic—Books, travel, food & adventures—Sept: What You Leave Behind— —Celebrating Black women through lit📍 in
24.3K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 3,711 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
This Browne Girl Reads Micro
@thisbrownegirlreads📍Suffolk County, NY🚫DMs❌BOOK FEATURES/REVIEWS in 2025📖African & African Diaspora Authors📚This BrowneGirl Reads Bookclub & Community- on FACEBOOK
19.3K Followers 520 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 5,581 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Tammi Clarke Micro
@bookishbytammiFantasy⚔️ Romance💕📧 London📍Also a makeup girlie 💄
17.9K Followers 553 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 2,916 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Bezi Micro
@beingabookwyrm📚 book lover playing in the dark🙌🏾 Black fantasy, Afrofuturism💼 marketing @ S&S Children’s Books🎙 || creator
17.4K Followers 606 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 4,024 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Glory Edim Micro
@guidetogloFounder of 💕creative writer. cool mama. community organizer. meet me at the library 📚
16.5K Followers 494 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 1,502 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Reggie Bailey Micro
@reggiereadsDE <— VAIt's DifferentCreator $ReggieReadsVenmo
14.6K Followers 413 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 2,744 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Nnenna Micro
@notesbynnenna✨ romanticizing everyday life in NYC 💖 books | journaling | style ✂️ host of 💌 collabs:
14.5K Followers 267 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,366 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Lex Micro
@lex_withthe_textCertified Bibliophile & Literature Enthusiast📍HTXSharing book recs + reviews Behavioral Scientist👩🏽🔬1908🩷💚💌
14.4K Followers 335 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 2,582 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Victoria Micro
@bookslifehome🇬🇧🇯🇲 living in 🇺🇸 John 3:16📚Find me creating content 👇🏾💌 Subscribe to my bookish email
14.4K Followers 506 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 4,393 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Tanya Shanicee Micro
@babygyalreaditcalifornia🇯🇲 books i read + fits i wear + life i live
13.9K Followers 416 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 6,749 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Didi Borie Micro
@browngirlreadingGood Book Whisperer, who reads in 🇺🇸🇫🇷📚The Read Soul Lit Book Club🎙Brown Girls Booking✊🏾Created Book Club
13K Followers 389 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 420 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Sajda Micro
@sajdareadsSajda (S-edge-duh). 📚 Books + motherhood 🤍
11.9K Followers 333 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 7,120 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Keyona Micro
@chocolatecoveredpagesKeyona {Key-“O”-na} Bookish tastemaker | YouTube 6.7K 📚Spotlighting Black & Diverse authors 🌍 NYC Roots, Global Reads ✈️New Video weekly ⏬
11.9K Followers 356 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 3,692 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Jess Micro
@literaryintersections💁🏽♀️♍️ Books. Racial Justice. DEI.Get Obama to read romance Venmo: Jess-Lee-52📖James
11.7K Followers 287 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 555 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Kat Trinidad Micro
@booksenvogue✨ Book Cosplayer.🎙️ Podcaster.📚 Future Librarian.🎲 Gamification Content Creator.
11.3K Followers 452 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 2,860 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
ᗷree Micro
@bree.unabashedly📸digital memoir. Mom. Lifelong book girl. local coffee. 💓Cardio Middle School English Teacher. 🤎📍SATX
11.2K Followers 388 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 1,911 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Richelle Robinson Micro
@shellysbookcornerChronic Illness. G.A.D. LFL Steward.Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Health Advocate. 🇸🇩🇨🇩Venmo: Richelle-Robinson-8
10.1K Followers 391 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 4,173 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Shani Akilah Nano
@_shaniakilahWriter. Book Lover 📚FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS is out now!Repped by: 📍 SE London 🇯🇲🇧🇧🇬🇾
9.9K Followers 662 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 9,377 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Ahtiya Nano
@bookinitwithahtiya🧜🏾♀️ rep code: AHTIYA10📚 centering BIPOC stories✨ bookmarks on Etsy💋 merch available via Bonfire
9.9K Followers 475 Avg. Likes 4.9% Engagement 6,507 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Whitney Nano
@bookqueen_whit📍Dal, TX | Psalm 103✝️📚Aficionado of the Finest Books📖 𝕃𝕖𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕒 𝕝𝕚𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕣𝕪 & 𝕒 𝕝𝕖𝕘𝕒𝕔𝕪📧
9K Followers 188 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 7,563 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Naomi Nano
@bookladyreadsCohost podcast 🎧 NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAYCo-creator of Check my Goodreads/StoryGraph
8.7K Followers 305 Avg. Likes 5.9% Engagement 7,268 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Helory Nano
@helorynothilary♊Free Haiti 🇭🇹 Free Palenstine 🇵🇸
8.6K Followers 351 Avg. Likes 6.4% Engagement 5,786 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Kim Laird Nano
@kimbookwyrmbooks, self care, & everything in between 📧 ✍🏾 Subscribe to my Substack ↓
8.6K Followers 285 Avg. Likes 6.2% Engagement 5,427 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Kendra Nano
@kendra.readzI like to read 📖✨❤️🔥 | 📍TXbooktok: kendra.readsCo-host 🎧email, etc👇🏾
8.6K Followers 230 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 6,686 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Darienne Nano
@urfaveplottwistRomantasy, pole, & Scorpio tendencies. 📚 Mate
7.9K Followers 223 Avg. Likes 4.9% Engagement 2,947 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Vanessa Riley Nano
@vanessarileyauthorNovelist, Storyteller | Podcasts & Film | Essays & Content on Culture, Black Women, Sisterhood, History | Creative Consultant | AKA |PSU + Stanford
7.4K Followers 279 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 946 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Alicia Bolden Nano
@bolde_booksBook Influencer 📍NCReading = Superpower ✨ Traveling = Restoration✨~Living my ancestors wildest dreams🖤Inquiries:
7.2K Followers 255 Avg. Likes 5.4% Engagement 4,162 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Azadra Whitman Nano
@whittyreads✨Bookish girlie 📖• Romance reader• All things books 💕
6.8K Followers 233 Avg. Likes 4.8% Engagement 3,932 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Deanna Nano
@deannareadsandsleepsThe plot thiccens. NY girlie. Legendborn Cycle Enthusiast.💙⚔️♥️•✨54/100📚✨•Links & tings ⬇️
6.7K Followers 175 Avg. Likes 5.1% Engagement 550 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Books & Rhymes Nano
@booksandrhymesJoyfully encouraging you to centre pleasure and curiosity when reading books by Black & African writers🎧🎙️Books & Rhymes The podcast📚
6.5K Followers 282 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 6,181 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Alecia Leslie Nano
@coffee.books.convoAlecia Leslie is a black book content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
6K Followers 265 Avg. Likes 5.7% Engagement 4,899 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Darkowaa Nano
@africanbookaddictThe website (est. 2014) is the main platform.• Africa + BLACK diaspora• All photos & words are mine (Darkowaa) creator (since 2017)
5.5K Followers 171 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 3,725 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Spencer Nano
@intentionallybookishAlways on the lookout for good books & cute coffee shops. ☕️✨👇🏽 Tune in to my podcast & booktube for more cozy content!
4.4K Followers 147 Avg. Likes 5.5% Engagement 4,730 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Rach Nano
@theblackbookbloggJust here to chat about books🩵Jeremiah 29:11📧: 📍: 🇬🇧
4.3K Followers 176 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 8,996 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Katherine Nano
@foreverabooksellerBig fan of HEA 🥰Nosy ass🔍💁🏾♀️ 💼 , & 🤷🏾♀️ Judges books by their cover📖 ‘24: 29/12
4.2K Followers 209 Avg. Likes 5.3% Engagement 6,564 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Kalli Nano
@kallisaidwhatLover of books, tea, & BTS 💜📖☕️CR: Lair of Dreams (audio) | Make Me a Monster📚2025: 64/55
3.8K Followers 150 Avg. Likes 6.4% Engagement 4,275 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Alexia Nano
@bookishends📱 Social Media Manager for 💁🏽♀️ Black Bookstagrammer & Blogger 📚 Alpha/Beta/Sensitivity Reader 📖 100/50📍 ATL
3.7K Followers 138 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 8,143 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Suzanna Nano
@themillennialjareadsSuzanna is a black book influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.4K Followers 138 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 6,143 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Monica Reeds Nano
@readermonica📚 Book lover collecting stories with abandon and owner of
3.3K Followers 117 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 9,490 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Peta Nano
@comfycozyupBooks & LifestyleCreator YouTube.com/comfycozyup Email: fitness/yoga page 🇯🇲Blogger
2.6K Followers 100 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 6,393 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Sheri Nano
@sheri_readsSheri is a black book creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
2.3K Followers 99 Avg. Likes 5.7% Engagement 1,796 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Mikhaila Nano
@mikhailareads😁 Certified book lover ORLANDO 🎡 🗒 Goodreads: mikhailareads 📚Books are my happy place.
2K Followers 55 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,137 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Payten Jewell Nano
@pjandbooks☁️24☁️📖Hopeless Romantic 📖On Booktok serving looks and books. 📖Romance,spice,diversity📖 founder of
1.8K Followers 69 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 581 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Morgan Nano
@readinginhergardenLook, I just flipped the page (flipped, flipped) or whatever Drake said...Lover of books, tea, and 90s R&B📍MA
1.8K Followers 69 Avg. Likes 5.4% Engagement 6,529 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Buffy Nano
@msbszenlifeZen=📚🧘🏾♀️🕉! ♎️ and 🌱 Mom📍DMV📚CR/CL: 📖 BookClub:📚GR’22:
1.6K Followers 92 Avg. Likes 6.3% Engagement 6,325 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Ify Nano
@thelitagenda🌱still learning📚lover of words+languages+books+storytelling📖 Pleasure Activism🎧 The Crown of Gilded Bones
1.5K Followers 41 Avg. Likes 5.1% Engagement 8,379 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
Trish Nano
@trishreadsssBlack girl who loves to read 🇩🇴NYC
1.2K Followers 64 Avg. Likes 6.3% Engagement 3,465 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Bad & Bookish Nano
@badandbookishOG Book Fairy for Bookstagrammer📖📖
1.1K Followers 48 Avg. Likes 4.9% Engagement 6,942 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Janae Marie Nano United States
@authorjanae_marie5✨Urban Fiction Author ✨Janaemariebooks.com✨SUBSCRIBE for FREE e-book✨Audiobooks on Audible
1K Followers 29 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 541 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Maria Zhang Mid Manila
@maria41Black Book educator from Manila. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
333K Followers 9.8K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 5,673 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Stefan Romero Mid Lagos
@stefanromeroEducator and black book creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
222K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 1,892 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Peyton Girard Mid Abu Dhabi
@peytonwildPeyton is a black book hobbyist based in Abu Dhabi, sharing how-to content and community tips.
137K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 2,573 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Andre Reyes Mid Bangkok
@wanderandreAndre is a black book enthusiast based in Bangkok, sharing tutorials and behind-the-scenes.
105K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 163 Posts Thailand
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Sana Hussain ✓ Mid Manila
@sana.tvCreating reviews and tutorials as a black book enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
106K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 1,636 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Sage Adebayo Micro Madrid
@sageadebayoEnthusiast and black book creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
76K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,163 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Axel Sharma Micro Orlando, FL
@axel.sharmaBlack Book content creator from Orlando, FL. Posts about tutorials, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
74.5K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,164 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
River Morales ✓ Mid Tokyo
@officialriverBlack Book enthusiast from Tokyo. Posts about reviews, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
104K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 348 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Mira Murphy ✓ Micro Kuala Lumpur
@mira.murphyCreating behind-the-scenes and tutorials as a black book hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
61.6K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 6,996 Posts Malaysia
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Mason Cole ✓ Micro Lisbon
@mason.coleBlack Book enthusiast from Lisbon. Posts about reviews, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
62.5K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,351 Posts Portugal
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Casey Souza Micro Santiago
@casey.kingEducator and black book creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
21.2K Followers 873 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 2,184 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Mei Chen Micro Tokyo
@mei17Enthusiast and black book creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
31.1K Followers 701 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,580 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Chiara Foster Micro Buenos Aires
@chiara.fosterChiara is a black book specialist creator based in Buenos Aires, sharing how-to content and reviews.
18.2K Followers 862 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 7,658 Posts Argentina
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Black Book Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top black book influencers in 2026?
Our June 2026 ranking of the top 70 black book influencers is led by Cree Myles, Analeigh Sbrana, Morgan. The full list is ordered by follower count and engagement, with bios and contact details for each creator.
How is this black book list ranked?
Creators are ranked by a blend of audience size (2.2M combined followers across this list), engagement rate (averaging 4.2%) and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos appear first.
How can I contact these black book influencers?
Validated public profiles link directly to their Instagram. For a downloadable spreadsheet of black book influencers with verified email contacts in Excel or CSV, request a targeted list tailored to your campaign on our Get a List page.
How often is the black book list updated?
This list is refreshed regularly as creators grow, new talent emerges and engagement shifts. It was last updated in June 2026.