After having several requests for "urban fiction", I felt I should further investigate the genre to locate some resources. During my initial searches, I uncovered some info through Library Journal. Although the article entitled "Collection Development 'Urban Fiction': Streetwise Urban Fiction" was written in 2006, it provides a thorough description of the genre and its themes. This article also provides links to many best seller lists as well as book review for urban fiction.
Another great resource from LJ is their monthly "Word on Street Lit" column. Each month a different aspect of the urban fiction is examined. For example, the most recent "No. 5" column discusses the male perspective of relationships in this genre. This column allows one to keep track of upcoming releases and is well worth checking out each month to stay familiar with urban fiction publishing.
Other online resources for urban fiction:
Urban Fiction/Street Lit/Hip Hop Fiction Resources
Urban Fiction/Street Lit - GRPLpedia
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