Van G GarrettVan G. Garrett is a professor of African American Studies and Literature at the University of Houston. A graduate of the New York's Fashion Institute of Technology's Sneaker Essentials program, Van is an award-winning author whose work is appreciatedaround the world. His debut picture book, Kicks (Versify/HMH), is slated for fall 2022 publication. He can be reached at www.vanggarrettpoet.com. Read More Read Less