In this breathtaking memoir, acclaimed author Alex Wheatle details how reggae music became his salvation through a childhood marred by abuse, imprisonment, and police brutality
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A powerful immigrant story of family, love, assimilation, and a provocative look inside the contemporary book business.
The highly anticipated second title from Akashic’s groundbreaking street-lit imprint, The Armory, curated by author Kenji Jasper.
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Akashic publisher Johnny Temple about basketball, music, literature, and more—in under 5 minutes!
