Okay kiddo, so imagine Detroit is a big city with lots of buildings, streets, and people. Sometimes, writers write about Detroit in their stories and books. They talk about how the city used to be really busy and happy a long time ago when people made cars and other things there. But then, things changed and the city had some problems. Some people who lived there had to leave because they didn't have jobs or places to live.
The writers also talk about how some parts of the city are really broken down and old, while other parts are shiny and new. They also talk about how people who still live in Detroit work together to try and make things better again. Some writers even write about how the city has cool things like art, music, and sports teams that make people proud to be from there.
All of these writers have their own different perspectives and stories to tell about Detroit. By reading their books, we can learn more about the city and how it has changed over time.