Every once in a great while I come across an extraordinary piece of fiction that serves as a valid passport into the private and intimate interior terrain of its author. Makeda is one of those special works of fiction.The Schomburg kicks off its new season of Word Rapport: building bridges and relationships between authors, books and YOU. In collaboration with Hueman Book Store, please join New York 1's Cheryl Wills and professor and author Randall Robinson as they discuss his new novel, Makeda. Part coming-of-age story, part spiritual journey, and part love story, Makeda is a universal tale of family, heritage, and the ties that bind. Free! For registration, go towww.schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com or call (212) 491-2040.