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Ian Manuel

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

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

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

Videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference are now available

We’re pleased to share videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference. Whether you weren’t able to join us at the conference or would simply like to hear the talks again, please take a moment to view the clips below.   Penguin Random House Author Breakfast Monday, February 19th, 7:15 – 8:45 am PST This event

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Register for the 2022 Penguin Random House First-Year Experience® Conference Author Events!

Penguin Random House Author Events at the 41st Annual First-Year Experience® Conference February 12-15, 2022 Click Here to RSVP   While a complimentary meal and a limited number of books will be available to in-person attendees, PRH authors will speak virtually via screens set onstage and via Zoom for online attendees   Interested in hosting one of these authors at

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“Genie in a Bottle” 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 poem, “Genie in a Bottle”:   I’m

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