Q: What books/authors have influenced you and why? A: Oh, gosh, where do I begin? I grew up on Marvel and DC Comics, so some of the...

1. What books/authors have influenced you and why? Nikki Giovanni is my favorite poet. I was introduced to her work in High school and...

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What books/authors have influenced you and why? In my high-school days, I particularly remember John Steinbeck and Erskine Caldwell. I...

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1. What books/authors have influenced you and why? The picture books of Ezra Jack Keats and William Steig are a huge inspiration to me,...

1. What books/authors have influenced you and why? Like many writers, Tolkien had a huge influence on me when I was young. I started with...