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.
2 Books were Finalists or Winners of Pulitzer Prizes in 2002
Winner - Drama
Topdog/Underdog
by Suzan-Lori Parks
Publication Date: Jun 01, 2001
List Price: $14.95
Format: Paperback, 110 pages
Classification: Fiction
ISBN13: 9781559362016
Imprint: Theatre Communications Group
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Parent Company: Theatre Communications Group
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Finalist - Fiction
John Henry Days
by Colson Whitehead
Publication Date: May 14, 2002
List Price: $15.95
Format: Paperback, 385 pages
Classification: Fiction
ISBN13: 9780385498203
Imprint: Anchor
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Parent Company: Bertelsmann