Top 70 Black Book Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 black book influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 2.2M combined followers. Median audience size is 11.5K (mean 31.2K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 4.2% (median 4%). That is 0.4pp above the 3.8% black book industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 2.7pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 31.7% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $140–$1,171 and a Reel $269–$1,920 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× black book premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $700–$5,855.
Key takeaways for black book in September 2026
- Cree Myles, Analeigh Sbrana, Morgan currently sit at the top of this black book ranking.
- Follower mix: 45.7% nano, 44.3% micro, 10% mid. Dominant tier: nano.
- Geography: 11 countries on the list, led by United States (2.9%) and Philippines (2.9%).
- 57 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 57 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Shani Akilah at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Maria Zhang at 333K). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Black Book Influencers ranked
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 ↗
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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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× black book adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $140 | $1,171 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $269 | $1,920 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $700 | $5,855 |
What this black book influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2014 (average age ~9.9 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,570 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (84.3%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (4.3%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 54 female / 2 male (14 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 32 | 45.7% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 31 | 44.3% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 7 | 10% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 0 | 0% |
| Mega (1M+) | 0 | 0% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 2.9% |
| Philippines | 2 | 2.9% |
| Japan | 2 | 2.9% |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1.4% |
How to brief black book influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Black Book Influencers vs related lists
Black Book Influencers averages 1.4pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (11.5K vs 137K).
Black Book Influencers averages 2.3pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (11.5K vs 623K).
Black Book Influencers averages 0.5pp more engagement than Watch Influencers and has a smaller median audience (11.5K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Book Influencers (this page) | 70 | 11.5K | 4.2% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (57 verified public figures, 13 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Black Book Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top black book influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 black book influencers is led by Cree Myles, Analeigh Sbrana, Morgan. Combined they represent 2.2M followers, with an average engagement of 4.2%. 57 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this black book list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 11.5K followers, 4.2% average ER, 31.7% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for black book Instagram accounts?
For black book we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 4.2%, which is 0.4pp above that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do black book influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $140–$1,171; a Reel is $269–$1,920. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these black book influencers based?
The ranking spans 11 countries. The largest shares are United States (2.9%), Philippines (2.9%), Japan (2.9%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these black book influencers?
57 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the black book list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with black book?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.