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The Politics of Wondering: Gender, Nationality, Race, Sexuality, and War Vis-à-Vis Tom King's WONDER WOMAN #1
“America versus Wonder Woman.”
Sep 19 • 
Robert Jones, Jr.
THE PROPHETS Is Now Available in Brazil!
Hello Family, I’m very proud to announce that as of August 18, 2023, my novel, The Prophets, is available in Brazil! This is incredibly meaningful to me…
Aug 18 • 
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My Top Five Favorite Novels of All Time
These are the novels that have had the greatest impact on me as a reader and the biggest influence on me as a writer.
Aug 2 • 
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"Blowing Through the Jasmine in My Mind"
Jul 7, 2022 • Robert Jones, Jr.
To Fare Well
Jun 19, 2022 • Robert Jones, Jr.
An Open Letter to My Dear Sister Brittney Griner
Aug 4, 2022 • Robert Jones, Jr.
Introducing the Lit 16!
Sep 7, 2022 • Robert Jones, Jr.
Ending Pride Month in Truth
Jun 24, 2022 • Robert Jones, Jr.
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HE SAID, HE SAID, HE SAID
Big thanks to Alvin King, Bobby Edwards, and Vash Boddie, three extremely talented hosts who made me feel right at home on their wonderful online show…
Jul 29 • 
Robert Jones, Jr.
He Said, He Said, He Said: Author Talk with Robert Jones, Jr.
Friday, July 28, 2023, at 7 p.m. ET
Jul 27 • 
Robert Jones, Jr.
Please Help Adanne Bookshop Relocate
A Black woman-owned bookstore is in need of our help.
Published on Witness • Jul 21
[VIRTUAL] The Library Speakers Consortium: Robert Jones, Jr.
August 15, 2023 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. ET
Jul 15 • 
Robert Jones, Jr.
Thank You!
For helping us celebrate the Lit 16!
Jul 14 • 
Robert Jones, Jr.
[TONIGHT!] Lit 16 Final Four: Meet Jamila Minnicks
Author of MOONRISE OVER NEW JESSUP
Jul 13 • 
Robert Jones, Jr.
Lit 16 Final Four: Meet Chantal James
Author of NONE BUT THE RIGHTEOUS
Jul 6 • 
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Pro-Black, Pro-LGBTQIA2S+ political and pop culture testimony from author Robert Jones, Jr., formerly known as "Son of Baldwin."
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Pro-Black, Pro-LGBTQIA2S+ political and pop culture testimony from author Robert Jones, Jr., formerly known as "Son of Baldwin."

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