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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Fiction) | 2002 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Set in 1950s Kansas City, this novel follows October Brown, an African American schoolteacher navigating love, ambition, and community in the segregated Midwest. Finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction.
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