Here at The Root we’ve always loved, praised, and centered Black literature in the broader conversation. Each week host Maiysha Kai sits down with an author we love to talk about their work, what inspires them, and what they hope to contribute to the culture at large. Guests so far include Nikole Hannah Jones, Brittney Cooper, Stacey Abrams, Ibram X. Kendi, Ijeoma Oluo, Morgan Jerkins, and Claudia Rankine.
This week we sit down with Marley Dias, the 15-year-old author and activist who is changing the literary landscape for kids. Marley is the founder of the 1000 Black Girl Books campaign, and author of Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! Listen to hear Danielle and Maiysha's conversation with Marley about the changes she's seen since starting #1000 Black Girl Books, who inspires her, and her new Netflix series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices.
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