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Author Desiree Cooper on her new book, ‘Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors’ | One Detroit
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The book examines experiences of African Americans and their summer memories. Award-winning author Desiree Cooper has written a new book.
Award-winning author Desiree Cooper has written a new book. It is a collection of essays, poems, and drawings. The book examines experiences of African Americans and their summer memories. Several contributors shared their stories and artwork.
The book's focus is on navigating public spaces during the summer. It explores the struggles and resilience of individuals in these environments.
Further details about the book are available from the source, including an interview with the author and information about the contributors.
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Category: library Published: August 24, 2026 Source: BridgeDetroit Reading time: 1 min
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