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Hurston/Wright Legacy · 2010 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Fiction) | 2010 | Shortlist |
About This Book
A coming-of-age novel set in the summer of 1985, following Benji Cooper, a Black teenager from Manhattan, as he navigates adolescence among the African American community in Sag Harbor, Long Island. Finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction.
About the Author
Colson Whitehead is an American novelist who has become one of the most decorated writers in contemporary American fiction. Born in New York City, he graduated from Harvard University. His work spans genres including literary fiction, horror, and genre-bending historical fiction. Read more →
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