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The Talented Ribkins
Hurston/Wright Legacy · 2018 · WinnerErnest J. · 2017 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Debut Fiction) | 2018 | Winner | |
| Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence | 2017 | Winner |
About This Book
A seventy-two-year-old retired civil rights fundraiser with a talent for drawing perfect maps must go on one last road trip across Florida to repay a debt to a local gangster, accompanied by his estranged niece. A fable-like exploration of family, legacy, and the superpowers of ordinary Black life. Winner of the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction.
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