Benjamin Dean: “There’s endless things I can discover about myself”

The author on finding his people and leaning into his identity

Hi, welcome back to Mixed Messages! This week I’m speaking to author and journalist Benjamin Dean, whose second young adult novel, The Secret Sunshine Project, is out on Thursday. Benjamin hasn’t always felt connected to his Blackness, but after a journey of discovery, is excited by the prospect of exploring aspects of his identity. Read Benjamin’s stor…