Zadie Smith shared an essay she had composed entitled, "Why Write?"
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One fan brought a copy of one of Smith's books to the presentation.
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Smith speaks with fans.
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Smith signing memorabilia.
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Old West End resident Deanna Johnson Ross, center, was among more than 100 local residents who turned out to see novelist and short story writer Zadie Smith.
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Zadie Smith addresses a group of more than 100 people during the 2014 Authors! Authors! lecture series.
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