What is the name of first black woman writer to have a book published?

The first Black woman writer to have a book published in the United States was Lucy Terry Prince, who published a poem titled "Bars Fight" in 1746.

While there is some debate surrounding whether or not she is considered the *first* Black woman writer in America, due to the possible existence of earlier works that have been lost to time, she is widely recognized as the first documented Black woman writer to have a book published in the United States.