Sadeqa Johnson in conversation with Tanya Sam

In this new novel from the  New York Times  bestselling author of  The House of Eve, one American woman’s vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people in an unexpected way. 
 
Ethel Gathers, the proud wife of an American Officer, is living in Occupied Germany in the 1950s. After discovering a local orphanage filled with the abandoned mixed-race children of German women and Black American GI’s, Ethel feels compelled to help find these children homes. 
 
Philadelphia born Ozzie Phillips volunteers for the recently desegregated army in 1948, eager to make his mark in the world. While serving in Manheim, Germany, he meets a local woman, Jelka, and the two embark on a relationship that will impact their lives forever. 
 
In 1965 Maryland, Sophia Clark is given an opportunity to attend a prestigious all white boarding school and escape her heartless parents. While at the school, she discovers a secret that upends her world and sends her on a quest to unravel her own identity. 
 
Toggling between the lives of these three individuals, Keeper of Lost Children explores how one woman’s vision will change the course of countless lives, and demonstrates that love in its myriad of forms—familial, parental, and forbidden, even love of self—can be transcendent. 

Parking

When visiting our Midtown campus, walking, rideshare, and MARTA are highly encouraged! The Midtown MARTA station is only one block away. There is a small amount of complimentary parking available in the parking lot across Crescent Avenue from the entrance to Margaret Mitchell House. Once these spots are full, there are a number of paid offsite parking spots and decks in the area, including:  

On-street parking via ParkMobile 

999 Peachtree Street building parking deck 

930 Juniper Street/Metropolis  parking deck 

Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels. Her most recent novel, The House of Eve, was an instant New York Times bestseller, Reese’s Book Club selection, NAACP Image Award nominee, and Goodreads Choice award finalist. Her previous novel, Yellow Wife, was the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, Goodreads Choice Award finalist, Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, and a BCALA Literary Award honoree. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa currently lives near Richmond, Virginia. For more information, go to Sadeqa.net. 

Tanya Sam, a renowned entrepreneur and advocate, founded the Tanya Time Book Club, embodying the power of community and shared joy of reading. With more than 10k Instagram followers and a thousand active members, the club fosters vibrant literary discussions. She embarks on captivating literary journeys, exploring the worlds created by talented authors.

She has broken down barriers for women and minority entrepreneurs with her initiative, The Ambition Fund. Her dedication to inclusive opportunities fosters a thriving environment for diverse business owners. Tanya's expertise in Web3 and NFTs shines through platforms like the Money Moves podcast and Making of a Mogul TV series, promoting financial literacy in marginalized communities. As Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs, she mentors over 60 companies, empowering female entrepreneurs. 

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she engages in community initiatives and serves as a board member of Kate's Club, supporting children dealing with loss. Tanya Sam continues to inspire inclusivity and empowerment, leaving an enduring legacy of positive change.