A heartwarming and unforgettable collection of love stories set at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, exploring hope, endurance, and what it means to leave a legacy, from some of today’s most prominent Black writers and edited by the acclaimed author of Love Radio
“The best kind of homecoming . . . heartbreak, self-discovery, belonging, culture, history, and Black love . . . What more could you want from your time in the HBCU universe?”—USA Today bestselling author Adriana Herrera
Love can be messy, painful, and heartbreaking, but it can also be revolutionary, profound, and hopeful. For Celine, a forbidden crush on a professor evolves into a second chance at romance years later. Myra’s focus on a coveted audition for the Fisk Jubilee Singers is challenged by the handsome music major determined to help her. Kiese investigates the darker side to academia, love, and identity. Like most blessings, love emerges in the most unexpected places—in a training cockpit for new pilots, during a Mardi Gras celebration, or while gathering signatures to start the first-ever LGBTQ+ student organization officially recognized at an HBCU.
These are just a few of the heart-searing, tender, and transporting love stories collected in You’ve Got a Place Here, Too—a true celebration of Black love and the profound impact of HBCUs on the community.
Featuring stories by Elizabeth Acevedo, Jasmine Bell, Carla Bruce, Aaron Foley, Kai Harris, Ebony LaDelle, Kiese Laymon, Christine Platt, Farrah Rochon, Kennedy Ryan, Dawnie Walton, and Nicola Yoon.
BIO
Ebony LaDelle (she/her) is the author of Love Radio—which was People magazine’s best book of the summer, an Audie Award Finalist, a Michigan Notable Book, an Apple Books best book, and was featured on the Today show. Before becoming an author, Ebony was a brand marketing director in book publishing and worked at Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, and HarperCollins. Ebony holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Howard University and a master’s degree in publishing from Pace University.
REVIEWS
“Wildly clever, bright, fun, and breathlessly romantic, You’ve Got a Place Here, Too is a gift to romance lovers. There’s something here for everyone, and it’s an absolute joy of a read. More collections like this, please!” -- Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author of These Summer Storms
“The best kind of homecoming . . . heartbreak, self-discovery, belonging, culture, history, and Black love . . . What more could you want from your time in the HBCU universe?” -- USA Today bestselling author Adriana Herrera
“Smart, witty, full of passion and love, You’ve Got a Place Here, Too is just the type of anthology I would have loved to have when I was trying to find myself. This should absolutely be on your radar.” -- Kosoko Jackson, USA Today bestselling author of I’m So Not Over You
“Sweet, sexy, and heartfelt, this collection embodies the richness of Black love and legacy. Crafted by a powerhouse lineup of authors at the top of their game, these stories center Black romance and the legacy of HBCUs with joy, complexity, and care. You’ve Got a Place Here, Too is a radiant celebration of the spaces that shaped us.” -- Regina Black, author of The Art of Scandal
[H] Delacorte Press / August 12, 2025
1.4" H x 8.4" L x 5.6" W (0.79 lbs) 352 pages