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American Black Journal
Best-selling author Kwame Alexander, Bookstock 2025
Season 53
Episode 16
“American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson sits down with New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander for a wide-ranging discussion about his literary works, career and passion for reading and writing. Plus, Henderson gets the details on this year’s Bookstock, metro Detroit’s largest used book and media sale. He talks with three people connected to the event.
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