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Christina B. is a fantasy reading queen and offers some amazing recommendations and reviews on her social media platforms. 

Ekene is one of the best bookstagrammers when it comes to recommendations. Her book club 'Ekene's Corner' is doing some pretty cool events that's set to reach book lovers across the country.

S.M. Love writes contemporary Black romance stories that blend heart, heat, and humor. Her characters are bold, complex, and deeply human—navigating love, friendship, and second chances in ways that feel real. When she isn’t crafting love stories, S.M. Love can be found exploring new cities, sipping a perfectly made latte, or building playlists that match her characters’ moods.

Sydnee chats with a young puppeteer who uses his show to promote reading, fellow book lovers and authors. 

Alex Villasante has always loved telling stories—though not always with words. She has a BFA in Painting and an MA in Combined Media (that’s art school speak for making work out of anything). Born in New Jersey to immigrant parents, Alex has the privilegio of dreaming in both English and Spanish. 

Christopher Golden has been called “the king of the horror-thriller.” The New York Times bestselling, multi-award-winning storyteller has made his mark in many mediums, as a writer of novels, screenplays, animation, audio dramas, and comics, and as an editor of landmark horror anthologies. 

Detroit's Justin Ward is a multi-talented puppeteer, writer, and performer. He's the creator of 'Draw It Out,' to help children develop a lifelong love of reading through puppetry, animation and live action.

Rep. Haley Stevens was joined by Coleman A. Young at a campaign stop  on the Avenue of Fashion Saturday ahead of Tuesday's Michigan primary election.

Kina is a mom, wife, and full time content creator where she shares her love for sports and  offers some amazing book recommendations. 

L.S. Stratton is an NAACP Image Award-nominated author and former newspaper crime reporter who has written more than a thirty books under different pen names in just about every genre from thrillers to romance to historical fiction. Her thrillers have been chosen as Barnes & Noble Mystery/Thriller of the Month pick and Amazon’s Mystery/Thriller Editor’s Picks.

Aron Nels Steinke is a cartoonist and former elementary school teacher who lives in Portland, Oregon. His bestselling and award-winning 'Mr. Wolf’s Class' series follows the adventures of a class of fourth graders and their teacher who just so happens to look like a wolf. 

In 'This Might Surprise You' Hayley Gullen maps the physical and emotional trajectory of her diagnosis, treatment and recovery from breast cancer.