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Van Garrett
The author of thirteen books, Van G. Garrett’s debut picture book, Kicks, an ode to the flyest shoes and those who wear them, published in 2022 (Versify/HarperCollins). His second picture book, Juneteenth, also published by Versify/HarperCollins, was published summer 2023. Van’s updates and appearances can be found at www.vanggarrettpoet.com.