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Black History Month
Author Roundtable
African-American writing is more than a genre for these twenty-two writers and illustrators. For Jabari Asim, Steven Barnes, Tonya Bolden, Michele Andrea Bowen, William Jelani Cobb, Michael Datcher, Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant, Phyllis Y. Harris, Mat Johnson, Kim McLarin, Marissa Monteilh, Monique Morris, Alexs D. Pate, Kayla Perrin, Myles and Sandra Pinkney, Francis Ray, Maryann Reid, Afi Scruggs, Natasha Tarpley and Raymond A. Winbush, their work carries a bigger mantle as they are representatives of a culture and, whether they choose to be, or not, role models to a younger generation of writers and readers. Here they speak out on their experiences as published authors, share advice with aspiring writers, and relate how being African-American impacts their work.
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Questions
1. AOTW: How have your experiences as an African-American shaped your writing?
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2. AOTW: Do you try to make political statements with your writing? If so, what are some examples?
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3. AOTW:Do you feel an obligation to create characters that are positive black role models for your readers, particularly those of you who write for younger readers?
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4. AOTW: Is any of your work based on real-life experiences?
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5. AOTW: Do you feel that the publishing world is as welcoming and supportive of African-American authors as it is of other authors? Was it difficult to get published? If so, tell us about the challenges.
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6. AOTW: Do you do anything to encourage aspiring African-American authors? What advice do you have for would-be authors?
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7. AOTW: Tell us about a memorable encounter with a reader either on a tour or via email.
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8. AOTW: Is there anything that has worked particularly well for you in promoting one of your books?
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9. AOTW: Who are your literary influences?
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10. AOTW: What are you currently working on?
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