Author LaDarrion Williams poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to promote his book "Blood at the Root." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This cover image released by Labyrinth Road shows "Blood of the Root" by LaDarrion Williams. (Labyrinth Road via AP)
Author LaDarrion Williams poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to promote his book "Blood at the Root." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Author LaDarrion Williams poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to promote his book "Blood at the Root." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Author LaDarrion Williams poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to promote his book "Blood at the Root." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Author LaDarrion Williams poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to promote his book "Blood at the Root." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)