The Water Dancer
Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction · 2020 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction | 2020 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Ta-Nehisi Coates's debut novel follows Hiram Walker, a slave in Virginia with a mysterious power of Conduction, who escapes to Philadelphia and joins the Underground Railroad. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.
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 →
