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The Residue Years
Hurston/Wright Legacy · 2014 · ShortlistErnest J. · 2014 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Fiction) | 2014 | Shortlist | |
| Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence | 2014 | Winner |
About This Book
Mitchell S. Jackson is recognized for his debut novel The Residue Years, a portrait of a Black family in Portland navigating poverty, addiction, and aspiration. This record is a writer-level placeholder for his Whiting Award.
About the Author
Mitchell S. JacksonAmerican
Mitchell S. Jackson is an American writer born in Portland, Oregon, and raised by a single mother. He was arrested on drug charges in his youth, served time in prison where he discovered literature, and later earned an M.A. Read more →
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