,

Malika J. Stevely

Goodreads Author


Born
Minneapolis, The United States
Website

Twitter

Genre

Influences
Bell Hooks, Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Nikki Giovanni.

Member Since
March 2022


Malika J. Stevely is an award-winning author of historical fiction, essays, and African American and women's literature. As a former newspaper reporter, she has published numerous articles and conducted interviews with civil rights and literary icons. She is a member of multiple national and global book associations.

Her work has received five-star recognition, and she has been both a finalist and recipient of U.S. and international literary award programs. She was named the winner of the inaugural For the Culture Book Awards and continues to captivate readers worldwide. Song of Redemption has quickly become a favorite among book clubs, sparking powerful conversations about history, resilience, and the enduring spirit of love.

Malika J. Stev
...more

To ask Malika J. Stevely questions, please sign up.

Popular Answered Questions

Malika J. Stevely I used to allow writer's block to set me back and nearly miss deadlines until I realized that I had more control that I realized. The secret is to...w…moreI used to allow writer's block to set me back and nearly miss deadlines until I realized that I had more control that I realized. The secret is to...write anyway. You may have to go back and tweak a few things, but you have begun to develop something that a part of your mind was telling you it did not want do. The brain has a mind of its own. If you allow it to be free to create words on the page, you'll be amazed by what is produced. (less)
Malika J. Stevely Besides being part vampire? Ha! Ha! (Writers don't sleep, you know. Not even in the daytime). In all seriousness, I absolutely love the ability to cap…moreBesides being part vampire? Ha! Ha! (Writers don't sleep, you know. Not even in the daytime). In all seriousness, I absolutely love the ability to captivate readers with words and thought; taking them to places they never dreamed of visiting -- offering them perspectives they may not have considered. Writing allows me to open the doors to unity and understanding. It gives me time to be still (as does reading). Not a day passes that I do not express gratitude for the gift I have been given and the opportunity to use it. Thank you.(less)
Average rating: 4.24 · 17 ratings · 9 reviews · 2 distinct worksSimilar authors
Song of Redemption: A south...

4.24 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Song of Redemption

by
0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
Rate this book
Clear rating

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

Women's History Month and Showing Up For Our Girls

How showing up for our girls today makes a difference in our world tomorrow.
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on March 08, 2026 06:32
Black Girls Must ...
Malika Stevely is currently reading
by Jayne Allen (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 

Malika’s Recent Updates

Malika J. Stevely wrote a new blog post

Women's History Month and Showing Up For Our Girls

How showing up for our girls today makes a difference in our world tomorrow.
Song of Redemption by Malika J. Stevely
""Do you feel it? You know, the burden of having a family, but not knowing how you would ever get along without one?"

Song of Redemption by Malika J. Stevely is a beautifully written and emotionally gripping journey through the life of Danielle Liana, " Read more of this review »
Malika Stevely finished reading
Necessary Sins by Elizabeth    Bell
Rate this book
Clear rating
Necessary Sins by Elizabeth    Bell
"This one had many rave reviews, but I just wasn't feeling it. In my opinion, it was nothing more than a long drawnout story about a priest fighting his temptations, only to give into them in the end."
Necessary Sins by Elizabeth    Bell
"I found the plot unbelievable. Delivery was very slow but I stuck it out to the end. However, there were important social messages about racism, slavery and clergy celibacy."
157128225 4033169
Malika Stevely has read
James by Percival Everett
Rate this book
Clear rating
Malika Stevely finished reading
The Filling Station by Vanessa Miller
The Filling Station
by Vanessa Miller (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
Malika Stevely finished reading
The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate
Rate this book
Clear rating
More of Malika's books…
Quotes by Malika J. Stevely  (?)
Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. (Learn more)

“The best way to get over a storm is to go through it.”
Malika J. Stevely

“America cannot mend if its wounds are constantly covered.”
Malika J. Stevely, Song of Redemption: A southern historical saga inspired by true events

“If we opt to mute the voices of the present and those who lived long ago, then the residue of the past is bound to be inherited by our future.”
Mailka J. Stevely

“America cannot mend if its wounds are constantly covered and not treated.”
Malika J. Stevely, Song of Redemption: A southern historical saga inspired by true events

“In all that we do in life, we should never expect perfection as an outcome; however, we should expect excellence. Perfection is myth, while excellence is a standard.”
Mailka J. Stevely

“In reference to book banning, literature is how kids learn the perspectives of others. Essentially, it's how they are able to view the world. How do we expect them to build a better world if we take away their tools?”
Mailka J. Stevely

“If we opt to mute the voices of the present and those who lived long ago, then the residue of the past is bound to be inherited by our future.”
Mailka J. Stevely

“The best way to get over a storm is to go through it.”
Malika J. Stevely

85538 Oprah's Book Club (Official) — 86478 members — last activity 7 hours, 29 min ago
Welcome to the official Oprah's Book Club group. OBC is the interactive, multi-platform reading club bringing passionate readers together to discuss i ...more
220 Goodreads Librarians Group — 322279 members — last activity 0 minutes ago
Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more
No comments have been added yet.