About this book

The African American Fill-In Puzzles by Imani Oliver is a large print fill-in puzzle book celebrating African American heritage across 100 themed puzzles and 2,000 words: Black Soul Heritage, family and community, HBCUs, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, the church, the barbershop, food, music and history. A fill-in is a crossword without clues: you get a list of words sorted by letter count and an empty interlocking grid, and you work out where each one fits. Every page opens with a fact, like Opal Lee walking from Texas to Washington at 89 to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, so you learn while you solve. Printed in large type on 8.5 × 11 inch pages with the solutions in the back, it is the harder sister of the African American Word Search, rated 4.9 out of 5 by its first 38 reviewers. $14.99 at imanioliver.com, and for Early Black Friday: buy 4 books, get 2 free, with free shipping on 3 or more and a 60-day free replacement promise.

Last updated: October 2026

What's inside
  • 100 themed fill-in puzzles, one theme and one interlocking grid per page
  • 2,000 words and names from family, food, faith, music, HBCUs, celebrations, neighborhoods and history, sorted by letter count on every page
  • 100 facts, one at the top of every puzzle, written to be remembered
  • A few starter letters already in every grid, so you always have a way in
  • Complete solutions at the back
  • Illustrated borders on every page (interior pages are black and white; the cover is full-colour gloss)
Who it's for

Anyone who wants the widest view of African American life in one book and loves a crossword. Word search fans who are ready for a harder page. Family reunions, HBCU alumni, church groups and classrooms. Parents and grandparents who prefer paper to screens, and anyone with tired eyes, thanks to the large print. Ages 13 and up. The puzzles are a step up from word search, but there are no clues to decode: letter count and crossing letters do the work.

Product details
Format
Paperback, glossy cover
Size
8.5 × 11 in (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
Pages
132
Print size
Large print
ISBN-13
979-8-9937323-3-6
Published
2026
Weight
0.33 kg
Publisher
Imani Oliver™, USA
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African American Fill-In Puzzles

5.038 verified reviews
$14.99
  • 100 themed puzzles
  • A fact on every page
  • Large print
  • Crossword-style grids, no clues
  • Solutions in the back
  • Gift-ready, any occasion
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“These are excellent for my mature eyes. I can’t wait to get started!”

Jenny · Verified buyer

“I never do fill-in, so this is a rewarding challenge.”

Rosalind W. · Verified buyer

“My family LOVED the books in their gift bags at my family reunion!”

LaTonya · Verified buyer
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“My family LOVED the books in their gift bags at my family reunion! Keep creating these priceless jewels about our history.”

LaTonya · Verified buyer

“I have them sitting on my coffee table and book shelf. I have two sets of search and fill-it-ins. Love them.”

Mary C. · Verified buyer

“This is an exquisite fill-in book. I am amazed at the quality and beauty of the piece.”

Beckie R. · Verified buyer
Early Black Friday · The harder sister of the African American Word Search

One for yourself. One for someone you love. Two of them free.

Three things customers mention over and over in the first 38 reviews of this book. This Black Friday, every 4 books you buy come with 2 more free.

Four Imani Oliver puzzle books fanned out, photographed by customer Laureen
Photo: Laureen, verified buyer
Representation

Everyday life and big history, one grid at a time

Black Soul Heritage, Sunday dinner, double dutch, the barbershop, HBCUs, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement and 2,000 other words that make up African American life, each one placed by its length and its crossing letters, with a few starter letters on every page.

“I love puzzles, but this is a notch above, to learn Black history as you have fun. I have two sets of search and fill-it-ins.”Mary C. · Verified buyer
Inside the African American Fill-In Puzzles book: a large print fill-in puzzle page with the fact at the top
Actual puzzle spread
Learn the fun way

A fact you'll actually remember, 100 times over

Every puzzle opens with one short, surprising fact about a name or a word in the grid. Customers tell me they end up googling the ones they don't know and reading for an hour. That's the point.

1. Black Soul Heritage

Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” walked 1,400 miles from Texas to D.C. at age 89. Her efforts helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021.

JuneteenthKwanzaaJubileeGullahBlack ChurchSoul FoodDouble DutchBlack Wall Street+12 more
Martha's two Imani Oliver puzzle books on a table
Photo: Martha L., verified buyer
Large print, for real

Made for eyes that have earned a rest

Big, bold letters on 8.5 × 11 inch pages. No squinting, no magnifier, no pinching a phone screen. The book lies open flat on a table or a lap, and the solutions in the back are large print too.

“This set is so beautiful. I love the large print making it easy on the eyes. I’m most inspired by the facts that are shared in the puzzles.”Belinda H. · Verified buyer
Step inside

Every page, before you buy it

No surprises when the box arrives. Here is exactly what a puzzle page and a solutions page look like, at the real layout.

African American Fill-In Puzzles puzzle page, large print with a fact at the topAfrican American Fill-In Puzzles solutions pages at the back of the bookAfrican American Fill-In Puzzles book front and back coverShown at real layout · illustrated borders on every page

Puzzle 1 of 100. The word list is sorted by letter count, a few letters are already in the grid to start you off, and every puzzle tells you which page its solution is on.

  • 100 themed puzzlesOne theme per page: Black Soul Heritage, Family Traditions, HBCU Pride, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa Symbols, Harlem Renaissance and 94 more.
  • 2,000 words to placeTwenty per puzzle, sorted by letter count. All real, all researched. No filler words.
  • 100 factsA short, memorable fact opens every puzzle. Learn history the fun way.
  • Starter lettersA few letters are already in the grid on every puzzle, so you always have a way in. No clues to decode.
  • Solutions includedAll 100 answers in the back, in the same large print.
  • 132 pages · 8.5 × 11 inGlossy full-colour cover, black-and-white illustrated interior, lies flat.
Inside every book

See what you get

100 Facts You Will Remember
100 Facts You Will Remember

Every page teaches something new. History that sticks because you discovered it yourself.

I’m most inspired by the facts that are shared in the puzzles. Belinda H. · Verified buyer
100 Themed Puzzles
100 Themed Puzzles

From Family & Community to Food & Fellowship — every puzzle is a new chapter of culture to explore.

I never do fill-in, so this is a rewarding challenge. Rosalind W. · Verified buyer
Large Print. No Squinting.
Large Print. No Squinting.

Thick pages and big, bold letters, designed for comfort. Hours of screen-free enjoyment without eye strain.

I love the large print making it easy on the eyes. Belinda H. · Verified buyer
Solutions Included
Solutions Included

Every answer is in the back. No guessing, no searching online. Just flip and check.

Excellent! Well designed and well done, period. Verified buyer · Judge.me review
Why paperback

Made for real pages, not screens

Real pages, real satisfaction

Feel the weight of the book in your hands. No charger needed, no notifications, just you and the puzzle.

Large print

Every letter is easy to read. No squinting, no pinching to zoom. Designed for comfort, especially for adults and seniors.

Gift-ready the moment it arrives

Beautiful cover, premium pages, no wrapping needed. Buy 4 this Black Friday and 2 more come free, so there is one for every name on your list.

Your quiet escape

Put the phone down. Pour some tea. This is your screen-free hour to relax, learn, and recharge.

What you will explore

100 themes across every corner of African American life

FmFamily & CommunityFamily Traditions, reunions, Big Mama’s house, Sunday dinner, the cookout and the card table
☕Food & FellowshipSoul Food Staples, African Delicacies: gumbo, collard greens, cornbread, jollof, sweet potato pie
EdEducation & HBCUsHoward, Spelman, Morehouse, the Divine Nine, homecoming and the pursuit of knowledge
CeCelebrations & TraditionsJuneteenth, Kwanzaa Symbols, Black History Month, Watch Night, jumping the broom
NbNeighborhood & CultureBarbershops, beauty salons, the block, Black Wall Street, Harlem, the Great Migration
♪Music GenresJazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Afro-Cuban Beats, Go-Go
CrCivil Rights & Black PowerThe movement and its leaders: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, the March on Washington
HrHarlem RenaissanceThe writers, painters and musicians who defined the 1920s: Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston
FaHair, Fashion & StyleNatural Hair, cornrows, locs, church hats, dashikis, Historical Fashion Trends
AfAfrican HeritageKente, Adinkra, Swahili, Yoruba, the Gullah Geechee and the roots that came across the water
JuneteenthKwanzaaJubileeGullahBlack ChurchSoul FoodDouble DutchBlack Wall StreetHoop DreamsSpiritualsVernacularNatural HairBarbecueCornrowsHip Hop+1,985 more
Four Imani Oliver puzzle books fanned out, photo from customer Laureen
“I am now the envy of many of my family members because I have them first.” · Laureen, St. Louis
Five Imani Oliver puzzle books, photo from customer Jacqui in New Jersey
“I purchased all 4 and received a fifth book for free.” · Jacqui, Mount Laurel, NJ
Black Friday gifting

Buy 4, get 2 free. That is six gifts for the price of four.

“These puzzle books are EVERYTHING! My family LOVED the books in their gift bags at my family reunion!” That is LaTonya, one of the first buyers of this book, and she is not alone: gifts are the most-mentioned reason to buy across the collection. This Black Friday the set does the math for you.

Mom283
A friend176
Sister118
Daughter96
Grandkids77
Husband / wife62

Mentions in verified reviews across the collection, October 2026.

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A note from Imani

I made the puzzle book I couldn't find for my own family

My grandfather lived through the Civil Rights Movement and talked about the Harlem Renaissance the way other grandparents talk about the weather. When I went looking for a puzzle book that felt like his stories, all I found were generic books with small print and words like “banana.”

So I made this one. Every word in it comes from African American life: the kitchen, the church, the campus, the movement. Every fact was researched by me. The grids are a step harder than my word searches, because customers asked for a challenge, and the print is still big because the people I made it for have earned the right not to squint.

If your book ever arrives damaged, or you find a mistake I missed, write to me and I will send a replacement free within 60 days. That is not a policy, it is a promise from one person to another.

Imani

Founder, Imani Oliver™ · Learn History the Fun Way®
Why $14.99 and not $5.99

What a dollar-store fill-in leaves out

Customers who arrive skeptical about the price are the ones who come back for the full set. This Black Friday, 6 books cost $59.96: under $10 a book.

FeatureAfrican American Fill-In PuzzlesTypical puzzle book
Print sizeLarge print on 8.5 × 11 in pagesUsually small
Words you place2,000 words from African American lifeRandom dictionary words
Something to learn100 facts, one per puzzleNone
Themes100, one per page, from Black history and cultureRandom, or none
Cover & pagesGlossy art cover, illustrated borders, gift-readyStock cover, plain pages
If something is wrong60-day free replacement, live chatNo returns
Who made itBlack-owned, researched by handMass publisher
Cost per puzzle10¢ in the Black Friday setAbout 10¢, no facts
Your moments, my heart

Real customers. Real kitchen tables.

Customers across the collection have added photos to their reviews. Every one of them reminds me why I make these books.

Laureen's four Imani Oliver puzzle books
Laureen · St. Louis“I am now the envy of many of my family members.”
Kathryn's collection of Imani Oliver puzzle books
Kathryn“Requested the collection for Christmas. So happy.”
Lyn's four Imani Oliver puzzle books
Lyn L. · Atlanta“I’m learning things in our culture that I didn’t even know.”
Laura's set of four Imani Oliver puzzle books
Laura W. · Muskegon, MI“The quality is beyond what I anticipated.”
Jacqui's five Imani Oliver puzzle books
Jacqui C. · Mount Laurel, NJ“I purchased all 4 and received a fifth book for free.”
Carla's set of four Imani Oliver puzzle books
Carla L. · Katy, TX“I purchased all 4 and love all of them!”
Martha's two Imani Oliver puzzle books
Martha L. · West Palm Beach“It keeps my mind sharp and in focus.”
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Lucy J. B. · age 79“I am learning so much history.”

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Customer reviews

38 reviews. 36 of them five stars.

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LaTonya VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Gift bags at the family reunion

These puzzle books are EVERYTHING! My family LOVED the books in their gift bags at my family reunion! Keep creating these priceless jewels about our history as the attempts to erase our rich history continues!

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Mary C. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

A notch above

I love puzzles, but this is a notch above, to learn Black history as you have fun. Love the design, quality, artwork. I have them sitting on my coffee table and book shelf. I have two sets of search and fill-it-ins. Love them.

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Rosalind W. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

A rewarding challenge

Very educational and brain massaging to recall known truths and be reminded. I like these, because I never do fill-in, so this is a rewarding challenge.

B
Belinda H. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Easy on the eyes

This set is so beautiful. I love the large print making it easy on the eyes. I’m most inspired by the facts that are shared in the puzzles.

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Cierra W. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

One in my bag at work

Really love them. I have one in my bag when I’m at work and have some downtime I work in them. When I’m home and tired of looking at TV all day I finish pages of the fill-in. LOVE them.

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Marjie C. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Both sets, the best yet

I purchased both sets (word search and the fill-in series) and they are the best sets yet. My 93-year-old mother loves the word search book and I just started the word puzzles. I will be purchasing more to use as gifts.

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Jenny VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Excellent for my mature eyes

These are excellent for my mature eyes. I can’t wait to get started!

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Beckie R. Verified5 stars · With a request

Sudoku? Crosswords?

This is an exquisite fill-in book. I am amazed at the quality and beauty of the piece and look forward to other puzzles in the future. Sudoku? Crosswords?

  • The quality of the craftsmanship is perfect. Books are so pretty that I half way hate to complete.
  • These puzzle books are EVERYTHING! My family LOVED the books in their gift bags!
  • This is an exquisite fill-in book. I am amazed at the quality and beauty of the piece.
Books (positive)Design (positive)Puzzles (positive)Gift (positive)History (positive)
  • 5 stars: 36 (95%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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LaTonya (United States)

These puzzle books are EVERYTHING! My family LOVED the books in their gift bags at my family reunion! Keep creating these priceless jewels about our history as the attempts to erase our rich history continues!!!

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Cierra Williams (United States)

Really love them. I have one in my bag when I'm at work and have some downtime I work in them. When I'm home and tired of looking at tv all day I finish pages of the fill in. LOVE them

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Beckie Rhoades (United States)

This is an exquisite fill-in book. I am amazed at the quality and beauty of the piece and look forward to other puzzles in the future. Sudoku? Crosswords?

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Anonymous (United States)

Excellent! Well designed and well done…period. Thank you

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LORI BRITTON BRITTON

excellent purchase

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Jenny

These are excellent for my mature eyes. I can't wait to get started!

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Alicia Brown (United States)

Being African American, I value learning more and seeking materials on African American culture. I have done a lot of sharing Black History in our churches during the month of February, by given young people and adults the opportunities learn more the people who led the way, by reenactments

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Kathy Skanes (United States)

I have those original 4 from Christmas and will recommend them

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Sharon Johnson (United States)

I truly Love you and booklet I will order more for gifts

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Anonymous

I lov them!!

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Carolyn Ashton (United States)

I loved them so much history I didn't know

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Tabitha

I love them. They are larger than expected. The quality of the craftsmanship is 👌🏽. Books are so pretty that I half way hate to complete the puzzles. 10/10

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Mary Carr (United States)

I love puzzles, but this is a notch above, to learn black history as you have fun. Love the design, quality, artwork. I have them sitting on my coffee table and book shelf. I have two sets of search and fill-it-ins. Love them. ❤️

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Rosalind Williams (United States)

Very educational and brain massaging to recall known truths and be reminded. I like these, because I never do fill-in, so this is a rewarding challenge.

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Fannie Ludaway Ludaway (United States)

Just like my last books, these are fabulous! Thanks so much!

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LaTonya (United States)

AWESOME puzzle book‼️

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Adrian Ray (United States)

Very enjoyable and educational

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Raymond Brown (United States)

Great transaction. Fine quality product. Top Shelf! Thank you.

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Inez Proctor Robinson (United States)

Great product

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Vivian

Love it

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Marjie C. (United States)

I purchased both sets ( word search and the fill-in series) and they are the best set s yet.
My 93 YO mother loves the word search book and I just started the word puzzels.
I will be purchasing more to use as gifts in the near future.
Thank you
MColeman

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Dionne

I love these puzzles and added history tips are a bonus

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Deanice Hadley (United States)

I am looking forward to completing the Fill-In Puzzles. I am currently working on the Black History Word Search Puzzle. Anticipating many hours of fun of searching and learning our history

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Brenda Bell (United States)

I love them.

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Belinda F Harris (United States)

This set is so beautiful...I love the large print making it easy on the eyes.Im most inspired by the FACTS that are shared in the puzzles.

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donna ridges (United States)

The best ever...keep our history alive!!

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Chiquita Robinson (United States)

Simply impeccable

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Julia

These books will make a wonderful gift for everyone. The contain a lot of information and are fun to work in. Excellent addition to help others learn history.

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Julia Young (United States)

Fun for the whole family

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Denise Haynes (United States)

This is my third order from your company. The last one is a gift for my brother for Father’s Day. Hopefully he’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

Questions people ask before buying

Got questions? I've got answers.

How does the Early Black Friday offer work?

Buy 4 books and get 2 more free. Buy 5, get 3 free. Buy 6, get 4 free. Mix any titles, word search or Fill-In. Tap the deal you want, the free books and the discount code are added for you in the cart, so there is nothing to type at checkout. Shipping is free on 3 or more books. The offer ends Monday, December 1.

Is the African American Fill-In Puzzles book really large print?

Yes. The grids and the word lists are printed in large type on 8.5 × 11 inch pages, the same large print customers praise in my word search books. Reviewers call it “easy on the eyes” and “excellent for my mature eyes.” Scroll up to the sample pages to see the layout.

What exactly is inside the book?

100 themed fill-in puzzles, 2,000 words from African American life to place, a fact at the top of every puzzle, a few starter letters in every grid, and complete solutions at the back. 132 pages, glossy cover, black-and-white illustrated interior.

How hard are the puzzles? Is it good for seniors?

A step up from a word search, on purpose. There are no clues to decode: you get the word list sorted by letter count, a few starter letters, and an empty interlocking grid, and you work out where each word fits. Regular crossword and fill-in solvers call it relaxing, and a few even wish it were harder; customers new to fill-ins call it “a rewarding challenge.” It works for ages 13 and up and is popular with parents in their 70s and 80s. If you want the gentler version, the African American Word Search covers the same world in a classic word search grid.

Is this a good gift for my mom, grandmother or a friend?

It is the reason most people buy it. Mom is the most-mentioned recipient in reviews across the collection, followed by friends, sisters and daughters, and this is the one for the crossword lover who is not sure which title to start with. The glossy cover means it needs no wrapping, and with the Early Black Friday offer (buy 4, get 2 free) most gift buyers keep one for themselves.

Are the inside pages in colour?

The cover is full-colour gloss. The interior is black and white with illustrated borders on every page, which keeps the letters crisp and the price at $14.99. A few customers colour the borders in themselves.

Are all five fill-in books different?

Yes. Each book has its own 100 puzzles and its own 2,000 words. Black Women features only Black women and their achievements. Black Men features Black men. Black Culture covers food, music and traditions. Black History covers milestones and movements. African American takes the broadest view. No puzzle is repeated across books, and none of them repeats a word search book either.

How long does shipping take?

Orders ship from the U.S. and most arrive within 5 to 11 business days. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships. Shipping is free on 3 or more books. Ordering for a birthday or Christmas? Order at least 10 days ahead to be safe.

What if my book arrives damaged or has a printing error?

I replace it free within 60 days, no return needed. Send a photo and your order number to info@imanioliver.com or through live chat and a new copy ships out. This covers books that are lost in transit, damaged, misprinted or the wrong title. Because each book is printed to order, all sales are final, but a replacement is always yours.

What is a fill-in puzzle, and how is it different from a word search?

A fill-in is a crossword without clues. Each puzzle gives you a themed list of words sorted by letter count and an empty interlocking grid with a few letters already filled in. You work out where each word fits using its length and the letters it shares with its neighbours. Every puzzle has one unique solution, and all of them are in the back of the book.

Is Imani Oliver a Black-owned business?

Yes. Imani Oliver™ is a Black-owned independent publisher. I research, design and publish every book myself, answer customer emails personally, and reply to reviews. When you buy from imanioliver.com you are supporting a small business, not a marketplace.

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If it is not everything you expected, I replace it. Free. Within 60 days.

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