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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence | 2008 | Winner | |
| Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Debut Fiction) | 2008 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Set in 1981 Mobile, Alabama, in the aftermath of the lynching of Michael Donald, a young Black man navigates a community torn between fear and the demand for justice. Finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction.
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