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Books by the River
Leonard Pitts Jr.
Season 1
Episode 104
Holly Jackson sits with 54 Miles author, Leonard Pitts Jr. Pitts discusses his creative process for the writing of the book and what inspired him to generate the novel’s core idea. 54 miles is set against the backdrop of racial tension and violence. The story follows Jesse, a black teenager, and Claire, a white journalist as they navigate the aftermath of a racially charged incident.
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