Between the World and Me
National Book Award for Nonfiction · 2015 · WinnerKirkus Prize for Nonfiction · 2015 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Book Award for Nonfiction | 2015 | Winner |
| Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction | 2015 | Winner |
About This Book
Ta-Nehisi Coates's letter to his fifteen-year-old son meditates on what it means to inhabit a Black body in America, weaving together personal history, intellectual autobiography, and cultural criticism. Winner of the Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction and the National Book Award.
About the Author
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an American author, journalist, and cultural commentator, widely considered one of the most important voices on race in America of his generation. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he studied at Howard University. He was a national correspondent for The Atlantic for many years. Read more →
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