My friend and fellow Minnesota, Keenan Jones, is traveling from the Cities to spend some time with us! He will be reading from his new kids’ book, Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop, and answering questions!

He has been making the press tour including a stop at CBS Mornings!

Keenan Jones, a Twin Cities-based author, hails from Gary, Indiana, and University Park, Illinois. A passionate educator and literary advocate, he champions the power of literacy to inspire young minds. His journey has taken him from the basketball court to the classroom and back to his true passion—storytelling. A 2022 Mirrors and Windows Fellow at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, Keenan’s debut book, Saturday Morning at the 'Shop (Beach Lane Books, 2025), illustrated by Ken Daley, celebrates the cultural significance of the Black barbershop.