Black Queer Author Leah Johnson Shares the Inspiration and Rage Behind Opening a Banned Books Store
“Loudmouth is, at its core, a product of rage,” says Johnson, whose books have been the subject of book bans.
October 21 2023 11:00 AM
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“Loudmouth is, at its core, a product of rage,” says Johnson, whose books have been the subject of book bans.
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