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Filtering American History Through A 'Brown' Lens

By Lucy


Author Kevin Young's 2012 essay collection was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. His new book of poetry, Brown, is colored by memories from his family, his childhood, US history, and black culture. Read an NPR review of his work here or cut to the chase and get his book from the library.

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