I won a writing residency from the city of Barcelona and spent three weeks writing in a beautiful -and possibly haunted - literature museum overlooking this incredible city in Spain.

Hair Story came out 25 years ago, but it’s still bringing meaning to my life. From international author talks, to being a source of information and inspiration to a president, Hair Story continues to shine.

Stop the presses, ten years after my first novel debuted, I sold my second novel. Lori L. Tharps is back with her next book!

I won the 2026 Smith Medal for my work as a writer and a literary activist! Tears were shed, emotions were high.

Hair Story turns 25 in 2026! The impact this book has had in the world and in my personal and professional life is incredible. Will there be a Hair Story 3?

I spent a month living in a library in Accra, Ghana. Read all about my life as a writer-in-residence at the Library of Africa and the African Diaspora.