Dr. Dan interviews Kwame Alexander poet, educator, speaker, publisher, and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 38 books including the powerful memoir Why Fathers Cry at Night: A Memoir in Love Poems, Letters, Recipes, and Remembrances.

Dr. Dan and Kwame discuss his father, family, parenting, writing, his mom, and much more during this intimate, lyrical, poetic interview. Dr. Dan and Kwame’s conversation is inspiring and unforgettable. 

A regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. He is the Executive Producer, Showrunner, and Writer of The Crossover TV series, based on his Newbery-Medal winning novel of the same name, which premiered on Disney+ in April 2023.

For more information please visit www.KwameAlexander.com.

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