He survived violence, addiction, and nearly a decade behind bars, and now Detroit native Andre Dukes is turning his life story into a message of hope for at-risk youth.

He survived violence, addiction, and nearly a decade behind bars, and now Detroit native Andre Dukes is turning his life story into a message of hope for at-risk youth.

A new book looks at everything that has led to the roar in the city

The story is inspired by travels with her daughter

"The Little Liar" will be released Nov. 14th

If someone bought me this for Christmas, I could tell that we’re going to be friends pretty quickly.

Meet the author of 'Love Radio'

Celebrate the launch of a local photographer's book on Friday at Washtenaw Dairy.

She is part of gospel royalty here in Detroit

Fran Lebowitz is coming to Ann Arbor for a one-night-only event on Oct. 7.

Susan McLeary's new book "Flowers for All" will be out on Feb. 7.

The brand-new "Tea for Dummies" was written by two tea experts from Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This week, we're bragging about Isabella Benson: a junior at Lapeer High School who is excelling in the Young Marines program and has received several accolades.

This week, we're bragging about Nathan Kaleto: a senior at Dakota High School who's excelling academically.

This week, we're bragging about Genisus Reed: A Roseville High School senior who is ranked among the highest in her class and is involved in sports, journalism and more.

A children’s book author is traveling across the states to discuss her latest book “What the Bread Says.”

This week, we’re bragging about two excelling students: sisters Bryse Gailliard and Samai Gailliard.

This week, we’re bragging about two excelling students: sisters Bryse Gailliard and Samai Gailliard.

This week, we're bragging about Isabella Walker: A junior at Walled Lake High School who excels in academics, arts and athletics.

This week, we're bragging about Emma Rutkowski: A student at Michigan State University who continues to excel despite her own challenges.

This week, we’re bragging about Cassidy and Kenzie Middleton: Port Huron sisters who founded feminine hygiene networks at their respective schools.

This week, we’re bragging about sisters Ailani and Aralynn Riley: Michigan International Prep School students who are together publishing their very own children’s book encouraging financial literacy.

This week, we’re bragging about Ronald Sykes: A student at University of Michigan who excelled academically and is majoring in biology. Sykes graduated from Warren Cousino with a 4.5 GPA.

This week, we're bragging about Sakai Bradley: A junior at Renaissance High School in Detroit who excels academically and is involved in several extracurriculars.

This week, we're bragging about Benjamin Seguin: An impressive 17-year-old who is already a sophomore at the University of Michigan and continues to excel and give back, despite his own adversity.

Even if you have no interest at all in ghost stories, the new book “Haunted Detroit,” can teach you about the city’s past through the lens of the supernatural.

This week, we’re bragging about Dyllan Nelson: A graduate of Northville High School where she graduated with a 3.5 GPA. She started in Ecotek Lab which provides hands-on lab experience for high schoolers. She will continue her education at Michigan State University.

This week, we're bragging about Kaiden Smith: A graduate from Harbor High School who has overcome traumatic life experiences and struggles to become a role model for other students.

This week, we're bragging about Nina Johnson: A graduating senior from Farmington High School who excelled academically and gives back to her community.

This week, we’re bragging about Noah Sanders: A graduating senior from the University of Liggett School who excels academically and has a passion for robotics.

This week, we're bragging about Alyssa McFall: A junior at Riverview Community High School who leads as class president as is extremely active in school groups, athletics and the community.

This week, we're bragging about Madison Ramsey: A senior graduating from North Farmington High School who has excelled academically throughout her entire school career.

This week, we're bragging about Gabrielle Burns: An 8-year-old student at Detroit Service Academy who is an author and aspiring entrepreneur.

This week, we’re switching things up and bragging about Amanda Murshak: A 10th grade Language Arts teacher at Annapolis High School who is known for continually expanding her knowledge and developing a curriculum focused on fostering and empowering student voices.

This week, we’re bragging about Andrew Kolojeski: A scholar at Gross Pointe South High School who also happens to be a successful entrepreneur.

This week, we’re bragging about Tyler Swanigan: A sophomore at South Lyon East High School who just became Michigan’s first female wrestler to win the state championships.

This week, we're bragging about Jacob Prati: A senior at Summerfield High School who excels inside the classroom and out.

This week, we're bragging about Elana Anderson: A senior at Southgate Anderson High School who is graduating at the very top of her class.

This week, we're bragging about Annabelle Watson: A senior at Oxford High School who is involved in the community and sports, all while supporting her brother, who was injured in the fatal mass shooting at the school last November.

This week, we're bragging about Grace O'Dea: An honor student at Mercy High School who is involved in student government, the school newspaper and more.

This week, we're bragging about Shamere Duncan: The senior class president at Renaissance High School who excels academically while pursuing her passion to help people in the medical field.

This week, we're bragging about Joseph Ballard: A senior at Oak Park High School, where he's on the Dean's List, is an award-winning dancer and more.

This week, we're bragging about Casha Miracle Lewis: A sixth grade honor student at Seneca Middle School who also runs her own business.

This week, we’re bragging about athlete and scholar Nyla Hood: A senior at Ypsilanti Community High School who is ranked in the top 10 of her entire class.

This week, we're bragging about Alayah Thomason: A senior at John Glenn High School who has two academic letters for her 4.0 GPA.

This week, we're bragging about Gabrielle Watts: A senior at Cass Technical High School who is active in her community and maintains a 3.9 GPA.

This week, we're bragging about Tegan Ponke: A junior at Algonac Senior High School who plays in the honors band and is a National Honor Society member.

This week, we're bragging about Marionda Owens: A student at Arbor Prep High School whose academic excellence elevated her onto the Wayne County Community College Dean's List.

This week, we're bragging about Michael Cadwell III: A senior at Renaissance High School with a passion for STEM.

This week, we're bragging about Savannah Lossia: An 8th grade honors student who was recently crowned 2022 Miss Michigan Junior High School.

A Metro Detroit mayor known for being the first to do many things is taking on a new challenge.

This week, we’re bragging about 6-year-old Metro Detroit art prodigy Empress Robinson.

This week, we're bragging about Lauren Hatten: A junior at Cass Tech High School who is excelling academically with a 4.5 GPA.

This week we're bragging about Valeria Pena-Valentin: A junior at Cesar Chavez High School who is active in school and sports, and dreams of becoming a doctor.

This week we're bragging about Kaila Jackson: A senior at Renaissance High School who has received a full-ride scholarship for track at the University of Georgia.

This week we're bragging about Kylie Smyth: a 15-year-old senior graduating from Westland John Glenn High School, who is also enrolled at Schoolcraft College.

This week we’re bragging about Ava Mickens: A 9-year-old student at Scotch Elementary School who is passionate about her education and community service.

The former Facebook manager who startled the world this fall by leaking tens of thousands of internal documents and accusing her former employer of caring more about money than about public safety has a book deal.

This week, we're bragging about Kourtney Laury: A senior at The Roeper School in Birmingham who hopes to become a physical therapist.

This week, we're bragging about Ryan Petkov: A senior honors student at Romeo High School.

We're bragging about Jauron Perry: A senior at Detroit School of Arts who is excelling as a jazz trumpeter music major.

This week we’re bragging about Teagan Barrow.

This week, we’re bragging about Nolan Pesci: A senior at Southgate Anderson High School who is ranked No. 1 in his class.

This week, we're bragging about Deahnna Brown: A senior and ambassador at Cass Technical High School who aspires to be a medical broadcast anchor.

This week, we're bragging about Mya O'Connor: A senior at Franklin High School who maintains a 3.9 GPA while being a competitive gymnast.

This week, we're bragging about Sydney Williams: A Senior at Cass Tech High School in Detroit who aspires to become an anesthesiologist.

This week, we’re bragging about Devyn Hardwick: A senior at Stevenson High School who also studies at the Utica Center for Science and Industry.

This week we’re bragging about Benjamin Ankrom: An honor student and athlete at Clarkston Junior High School.

This week we’re bragging about Justin Greer-Sykes: A freshman at Avondale High School with a 4.0 GPA.

This week we're bragging about stand-out student Erin Rylee Williams, a senior at the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills.

“The Stranger in the Lifeboat” is about 10 rich people who survive a boating accident. They have been in a small lifeboat for 3 days and are running out of food and water when they spot a stranger floating in the water.

This week we're bragging about Christin Fluellen: a senior at Cass Tech High School and an aspiring journalist.

Aniah Russaw is a high school freshman who is diving right into student leadership roles.

This week, we’re bragging about Katelyn Hayes: a graduate of University Liggett School, where she left a lasting impact.

We’re bragging about Gyan Farrell Caluag this week: A senior at the International Academy in Troy with a deep passion for music.

Matthias Finley is a senior at West Bloomfield High School who has received several honors and is active in his community.

High school senior Varnika Chandra is active within her school community and beyond, operating a nonprofit that has been recognized by the governor.

Fifth grader Jocelyn Hooks is the winner of the 2021 National Call to Code Challenge.

This week, we’re celebrating Donovan Flournoy who is beginning his first year at the University of Michigan after excelling throughout high school.

This week, we’re bragging about Magdalena Kandt: An elementary student in Harrison Township who just competed in the National Junior Olympics.

Faith Clifton is heading to 5th grade -- but, before that, she is currently competing in the Junior Olympics as a track and field athlete.

Lavern Harden is a recent graduate from Detroit's University Preparatory Academy High School who was active in several extracurricular activities.

Morgan Worley, 11, excels both in and out of school, giving back to her community.

Julia Brown is a rising junior and athlete at Shrine Catholic High School.

Nathan Brown is a scholar athlete heading into his senior year at University of Detroit Jesuit High School.

Logan Cobb is a seventh grader doing work far above her grade and is an entrepreneur.

Lena Queen McDonald is a graduate of Detroit’s University Prep Science & Math High School.

Diamond Mason graduated from Ferndale High School with a 4.1 GPA.

Amari Lewis is a graduate and class salutatorian from Cornerstone Health and Technology High School.

A book that was checked out at the Ann Arbor District Library more than 70 years ago has finally been returned.

Some books are never returned to the library, but one book in Ann Arbor made its way back after decades.

Erin White is a scholar athlete who graduated summa cum laude from Sterling Heights High School.

Meera Thakker is a junior at Canton High School and is active in her community.

Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton share tips for the up’s and downs of relationship in their new book

Seth Anderson is a junior and scholar athlete at Flat Rock High School.

Graduating senior Lea Caldwell has earned several awards and recognition for leadership and community service.

Kennedy Barnes is an inventor and scientist who is passionate about STEM.

Hayden Sheldon is a scholar athlete graduating from Rochester High School.

Chloe Kilano is a well-accomplished student graduating from Mercy High School and heading to George Washington University in the fall.

Ethan Newman is an exemplary scholar graduating from Dakota High School.