Pulitzer Prize Winning Books by Black Writers (includes Finalists)

Since 1917 the Pulitzer Prize has honored excellence in journalism and the arts. The first award was presented in 1918. The Prize recognizes American authors in six “Letters and Drama” categories; Biography/Autobiography, Fiction, General Non-Fiction, History, Poetry, and Drama (technically not a book award, but plays are all available as books and have been included here).

The first African-American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize in any of the above categories was Gwendolyn Brooks who received the award for poetry for her collection Annie Allen in 1950.

One Book was a Finalist or Winner of a Pulitzer Prize in 1979

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Imprint: Olivant Press (Jan 01, 1978)
Poetry, Paperback
Publisher: Olivant Press
ISBN: 9780879560713

Categorized under:

• Poetry / African American & Black
• Poetry / Subjects & Themes / Death, Grief, Loss

• Pulitzer Prize Finalist/Winner (1979)

Book Description:

Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1979

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