Ian Manuel, author portrait
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Ian Manuel

IAN MANUEL lives in New York City. He is a motivational speaker at schools and social organizations nationwide.
My Time Will Come

Inside the Book: Ian Manuel (MY TIME WILL COME)

Ian Manuel author of MY TIME WILL COME | Books Connect Us podcast

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My Time Will Come

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Inside the Book: Ian Manuel (MY TIME WILL COME)

Ian Manuel author of MY TIME WILL COME | Books Connect Us podcast

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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“Genie in a Bottle,” a poem by Ian Manuel, author of My Time Will Come

Ian Manuel, author of My Time Will Come, was sentenced to life without parole at 14 years old. His memoir is a paean to the capacity of the human will to transcend adversity through determination and art—in Manuel’s case, through his dedication to writing poetry. Here is his brand new poem, “Genie in a Bottle”:

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