Memphis Reads introduces kids to authors from around the world
Author Valeria Luiselli chats with Freedom Preparatory Academy high school students Oct. 2. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The program hasn’t been without controversy, though. In 2023, Memphis Reads officials chose the book “His Name Is George Floyd” by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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