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Two thrillers raise questions about writing from a particular race and identity

NPR's Book of the Day

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Drawing Inspiration and Accurate Portrayals

The author discusses how he drew inspiration from his own experiences and relationships to create the characters Isaiah and Marcus, and how he accurately portrays Black voices in his books. He also mentions his plans for future adventures of Isaiah Quintabe and encourages listeners to sign up for the newsletter.

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