Today, Lori is interviewing Jumata Emill. They'll be talking about exploring social justice through multi-cultural experiences and his book The Black Queen.

Jumata is a journalist who has covered crime and local politics in Mississippi and parts of Louisiana. He earned his B.A. in mass communications from Southern University and A&M College. He's a Pitch Wars alum and member of the Crime Writers of Color. When he's not writing about murderous teens, he's watching and obsessively tweeting about every franchise of the Real Housewives. Jumata lives in Baton Rouge, La.

You can find him on his website or follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode Jumata Emill and Lori discuss:

• The importance and long-term effects of character representation in YA novels.
• Making social justice a relatable topic for young people through engaging and thought provoking prose.
• How the influence of real life experiences and conversations have woven together to create inclusivity in his work.

Plus, his #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/446