Stories in Sync. Impact in Motion.
Voices in Tandem
Free author conversations and book signings, hosted twice a year with the St. Louis Public Library.

Voices in Tandem brings published authors and readers together for engaging conversations, book signings, and fresh perspectives.
Youth and families meet the people behind the pages, breaking down the barrier between reader and writer.
For: Youth, families, and readers of every age
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BMR Voices in Tandem · Keyon Watkins on YouTube · Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Featured authors · September 2026

Kevin “Coach K.O.” Lewis
Author, speaker, mentor, and founder of IAMAKING. As lead mentor and Program Coordinator for The Village 314, he mentors youth; his book is M.O.A.B.

Sean Gold
St. Louis author, public speaker, and disability advocate; host of the YouTube series Crippled by Culture and former board member of St. Louis Publishers Association.

Montrice “Emma Dree” Williams
Educator, storyteller, published author, and spoken word artist whose work centers Black emotional wellness, grief, resilience, and healing.

Precious Barry
Author of Why I Use My Voice and Our Voices Matter, public speaker, and aspiring media professional.

Stephen Perkins
Author and publisher of Proverbs From The Hood™, including Strength in Numbers and Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover.
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