Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by authors Cozbi Cabrera of "My Hairs a Garden" and Nina Crews of "Me and Momma". Together they discuss illustrator Alma Woodsey Thomas and how astronauts inspired her work and censoring certain books for kids at the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair, celebrating black children’s literature, literacy, and legacy.

Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by author and illustrator Sharee Miller of "Don't Touch My Hair" with Illustrator Javaka Steptoe of "Radiant Child" which won the 2017 Caldecott Medal as well as the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. They both discuss their beginnings in the picture book industry at the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair, celebrating black children’s literature, literacy, and legacy.

Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice of "I Got You" and illustrator Gordan C. James to discuss "Go Tell It" a recently released picture book biography by poet Quartez Harris, illustrated by Gordon C. James, that tells the story of James Baldwin's childhood and his discovery of the power of reading and writing, which led to his career as a celebrated author at the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair, celebrating black children’s literature, literacy, and legacy.

Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by picture book author Tameka Fryer Brown and Crystall Allen of the Brown Bookshelf, an organization and website dedicated to promoting awareness of Black children's book creators and African American voices in literature. Their initive "28 Days Later" showcases i the work of authors and illustrators, fostering a greater appreciation for diverse children's literature at the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair, celebrating black children’s literature, literacy, and legacy.

Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by author Kelly Starling Lyons of "Super Ty" to discuss their book about what happens when a helper needs helping. Kelly explains her views on how the art and literature aids the next generation of authors and illustrators at the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair, celebrating black children’s literature, literacy, and legacy.

Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by author and illustrator Charly Palmer of "Songbird Into the Light" alongside Rita William Garcia of the award winning "One Crazy Summer" to discuss their journeys as authors, at the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair, celebrating black children’s literature, literacy, and legacy.

Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by author and illustrators Eric Valazquez of "The Polar Bear and the Ballerina", Frnak Morrison of "Seven Million Steps" and CG Esperanza of "My Daddy is a Cowboy" to discuss their book titles and how they initally got into writing and publishing books at the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair, celebrating black children’s literature, literacy, and legacy.

Dr. Jazmin Evans is a professor, kidney transplant survivor, and health advocate. She joined Eric Cole to discuss Mike Epps opening up on Club Shay Shay about his daughter not getting the best of him, and Iyanla Vanzant's decision to not go to her daughter's funeral due to issues with her grandson.

Gary Jones is a Financial Advisor who specializes in life insurance. He joined Eric Cole to discuss what life insurance is, and what is the purpose of it.

Brandon Collins is a Comedian and Host of Drunk Black History. He joined Eric Cole to discuss the Drunk Black History Show on February 1st at Punchline Philly.