Read an excerpt from "Why Fathers Cry at Night" by Kwame Alexander

While barbecues and picnics aren't the reason for Memorial Day weekend, they have become part of the tradition for many people.

So with that in mind, we're sharing a lovely food-centric excerpt from Kwame Alexander.

His new book Why Fathers Cry at Night: A Memoir in Love Poems, Recipes, Letters, and Remembrances came out last week, and in honor of the occasion, his publisher shared a passage at Literary Hub.

Grab a snack before enjoying Alexander's reflections on the legacy of love we pass down through food (plus a recipe for 7 Up pound cake) at Lit Hub.

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