Book Lounge by Libby

Ep. #319 - Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King


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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King, which was a Sarah Jessica Parker Book Club Central Pick. Wayétu shares the impact of storytelling in Liberia's cultural history and the importance of African voices in literature. She also discusses her non-profit One Moore Book. 

Interview was recorded at Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA during ALA Midwinter 2019 

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