Season 356 Episode 11559
S1E3 ~ Mariama J. Lockington - In the Key of Us Part I
Part I of a II part series on OutRaised Voices TV featuring Mariama J. Lockington, an award-winning author, educator, and adoptee. Airing on Sunday, October 27, at 3 PM EST and the following Sunday, Mariama will share her inspiring journey and the stories behind her acclaimed works, For Black Girls Like Me and In The Key of Us.
In this series, Mariama opens up about her experiences growing up as an adoptee and how her identity influences her writing. With a deep commitment to storytelling and representation, Mariama’s books have touched the hearts of readers everywhere, earning multiple awards, including a Stonewall Honor and the Schneider Family Book Award.
Don’t miss this captivating conversation as we dive into themes of identity, belonging, and the power of diverse voices in literature. Tune in for an enriching discussion with an author who is changing the landscape of youth literature.
You can find her on X @marilock and on Instagram/TikTok @forblackgirlslikeme
