Poignant exploration of living in a black body.
This book is a powerful portrayal of the lived experiences of Black Americans and the systemic racism that continues to plague our society. Coates writes with raw honesty and vulnerability to his son, inviting readers to witness his journey of grappling with America's dark past and uncertain future. It is a necessary read for anyone seeking to understand the Black experience in America today.
- Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (2016)
- National Book Award for Nonfiction (2015)
- ALA Alex Award (2016)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (2016)
- PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay (2016)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Criticism (2015)
- NAIBA Book of the Year for Nonfiction (2016)
- Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction (2015)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2015)
- NAACP Image Award for Biography/Autobiography and Nomination for Debut Author (2016)
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Poignant exploration of living in a black body.
This book is a powerful portrayal of the lived experiences of Black Americans and the systemic racism that continues to plague our society. Coates writes with raw honesty and vulnerability to his son, inviting readers to witness his journey of grappling with America's dark past and uncertain future. It is a necessary read for anyone seeking to understand the Black experience in America today.
- Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (2016)
- National Book Award for Nonfiction (2015)
- ALA Alex Award (2016)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (2016)
- PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay (2016)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Criticism (2015)
- NAIBA Book of the Year for Nonfiction (2016)
- Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction (2015)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2015)
- NAACP Image Award for Biography/Autobiography and Nomination for Debut Author (2016)
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