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Read This! Authors Corner

Read This! Authors Corner

By: Alice Maria James - Black Excellence Network BEN
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In the Authors' Corner, we discuss their passion for writing, the challenges, and triumphs. Authors share how their stories impact the diasporic culture of literature and art. I introduce you to exciting new authors sharing their voices. We explore how the powerful and informative message they share with the world. I interviewed authors from both near and far. Take the journey into book culture and diversity.Alice Maria James - Black Excellence Network BEN Art Literary History & Criticism
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    Rodney shares insights on fatherhood, the importance of preserving history, and the narratives that shapeour communities.


    Stay tuned for Rodney'supcoming documentary and explore the adventures of Little Rodney the Librarian.Don't miss out on these inspiring stories!

    #Fatherhood #ChildrensBooks#BlackLibrarianship #PreservingHistory

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    25 mins
  • Woman in The Wind by Poet Andrene Bonner Promo
    Mar 28 2025

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