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We are hosting the New York Times bestselling author LaDarrion Williams at Main Library on Sunday, Oct. 19<sup>th</sup> and would love for you to join us and/or spread the word! You can register for the event on
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Eventbrite</a>. Information about the program can be found below. Thank you!</div>
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Join us for a special author talk with LaDarrion Williams! The celebrated playwright, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author will be discussing his new novel,
<i>Bones at the Crossroads</i>. This captivating work is the sequel to his unforgettable debut,
<i>Blood at the Root</i>, which Kirkus Reviews hailed as "A story as magically cool as it is emotionally heated." In the highly anticipated sequel, the story of Malik, a young Black conjurer at a magical HBCU continues. Discover how Malik navigates new challenges
and deepens his understanding of his powers and heritage in this fantasy saga that explores themes of community, history, and identity.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">This is NOT a ticketed event, meaning seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is highly encouraged to ensure you receive important updates about LaDarrion's visit.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Copies of LaDarrion's book will be available for purchase from
</span><span style="color: rgb(54, 89, 227); font-weight: 700;"><u><a style="color: rgb(54, 89, 227);" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" title="https://27thletterbooks.com/" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA68dc16a9-c3ad-1c8b-22f7-283d8804acf4" target="_blank" href="https://27thletterbooks.com/">27th
Letter Books</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">. Questions? Email jkeeler@detroitpubliclibrary.org.</span></div>
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