"Journalism gave me a language, a way of making my way in the world."
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About Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
Adrian Nicole LeBlanc is an American journalist and author known for her immersive non-fiction storytelling. She is best recognized for her award-winning book 'Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the Bronx', which took over ten years to research and write. LeBlanc's work delves deep into the lives of marginalized communities, providing profound insights into issues of poverty, crime, and social structures.
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