Mr. Alexander said he’s especially interested in books that incorporate poetry, as well as works in translation. Mr. Alexander sees Versify as a way to leverage his professional connections and marketing savvy to boost the profiles of newer writers. He started his own publishing company, the Alexander Publishing Group, and ran the company for 10 years. “He reaches reluctant readers and makes them avid readers.”Tall and energetic, Mr. Alexander is a charismatic performer who often breaks into spontaneous poetry when addressing crowds. In December, Mr. Alexander spoke to a group of middle school students at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn.

Source: New York Times January 30, 2018 19:52 UTC