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ALEXA 4-6-19 SATURDAY

Bookstock is back with deals on used books, albums, CD's and other items. The event runs from Sunday, April 7th thru Sunday, April 14th at Livonia’s Laurel Park Place.  WWJ's Tom Jordan talked with Bookstock honorary chair and Detroit News columnist Neal Rubin. Listen to what Rubin says about deals for teachers and how much the event has raised over the years.

The 12th annual Living with Autism workshop, hosted by Henry Ford Health System and Metro Parent, was held Friday in Troy.  WWJ Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites talked with the father of an autistic child who helped bring autism awareness to Sesame Street.

WWJ's Dayna Clark hung out with up and coming young rapper Kid Jay from Ypsilanti who fell in love with rapping in school about three years ago.

The Michigan Supreme Court says people who were wrongly accused of defrauding the unemployment program can sue the state.  WWJ's Brooke Allen and Greg Bowman talked live with attorney Jennifer Lord, who represents plaintiffs in the case.

It's the 20th home opener for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.There are some things for fans to know regarding mobile ticketing, a new bag policy and kids' opening day. WWJ's Roberta Jasina, Tom Jordan and Tony Ortiz talked with Tigers Vice President of Marketing Ellen Hill Zeringue.

Fans going to opening day and Tigers games throughout the year will be able to pick up a number of souvenirs including jerseys and jewelry. WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Tom Jordan talked live with Larry Morris, the Director of Retail for Delaware North which partners with the Tigers on the merchandise.

WWJ's Roberta Jasina, Tom Jordan and Tony Ortiz talked live with Fox Sports Detroit announcer Matt Shepard on this opening day morning.  Listen to what Shepard says about his broadcast partners and fans' expectations.

Today was the 20th opening day at Comerica Park.  WWJ's Tom Jordan, Roberta Jasina and Tony Ortiz talked live with Chris Granger, the Group President, Sports and Entertainment for Ilitch Holdings which oversees the Tigers, District Detroit and more.

MORNING NEWSCAST 4-4-19