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  • I am so excited to announce the launch event for THE DAVENPORTS: MORE THAN THIS!!! My friends @riverbendbookshop will host the event at @thectmuseum on November 9th at 2pm. I can hardly wait to share this story with you! 💜 Get your tickets at the link here to reserve your spot AND get your copy…

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  • Pens at the ready! 💜 Grab your receipt and upload it to here before 11/11 to receive a deluxe stationary kit! Perfect for letters to that special someone or lifting your voice, this exclusive gift can be yours with proof of preorder. 

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  • Thank you to all the students, alumnae, and their families, who made the trip to @lauraltonhall1905 this week for my author talk! Thank you to LH Head of School, Beth Coyne, and Nicole Benson in partnership with @rjjulia bookstore for organizing the event. And special thanks to Mrs. Gallagher for being my in conversation partner.  It was wonderful to…

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  • Taking the Dare

    Taking the Dare

    Listen to my Write-Minded podcast interview with Grant and Brooke about my NaNoWriMo experience and how it lead to a partial draft of The Davenports!

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  • Bronx Book Festival

    Bronx Book Festival

    Join me Saturday, June 10th!

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  • Bold, Beautiful, and Black: The Exploress Podcast

    I had a wonderful time with the author of #Nightbirds, Kate J. Armstrong, on her podcast, The Exploress, about the strong women in #TheDavenports and the research that brought them to life! I wanted THE DAVENPORTS to hold up examples of representation I wish I’d had as a teen, to focus on four young Black…

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  • Interview with Los Angeles Public Library

    I had a wonderful chat with Jennifer Siron and Chandra Jeffrey of the Los Angeles Public Library about THE DAVENPORTS, my favorite snacks, and Grey’s Anatomy. Plus, find out where I’d hide an elephant! Click the link to watch the full interview on their YouTube channel.

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  • Don’t forget the audiobook!

    28C75828-4A6A-4C13-AE7A-4DA52D9A377D The Davenports is available as an audiobook voiced by the lovely and talented Joniece Abbot-Pratt!  You can order here!

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