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Voices in Tandem

Free author conversations and book signings, hosted twice a year with the St. Louis Public Library.

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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

From the program

See it in motion.

BMR Voices in Tandem · Keyon Watkins on YouTube · Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

  • Portrait of Kevin “Coach K.O.” Lewis

    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.

  • Portrait of Sean Gold

    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.

  • Portrait of Montrice “Emma Dree” Williams

    Montrice “Emma Dree” Williams

    Educator, storyteller, published author, and spoken word artist whose work centers Black emotional wellness, grief, resilience, and healing.

  • Portrait of Precious Barry

    Precious Barry

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

  • Portrait of Stephen Perkins

    Stephen Perkins

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