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Caucasia
2000 Nominated

Caucasia

Danzy Senna

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

An extraordinary debut novel with hints of autobiography, Caucasia offers an unusual examination of racial and family identity. Birdie and Cole, the daughters of a black father and a white mother, intellectuals and activists in the civil rights movement in 1970’s Boston, find their close-knit relationship in jeopardy when their parents’ marriage falls apart.

Danzy Senna

ABOUT
THE AUTHOR Danzy Senna

Danzy Senna is the bestselling author of six previous books, including Caucasia, New People, and most recently Coloured Television. The recipient of numerous awards and honours, she teaches writing at the University of Southern California.
Danzy Senna is the bestselling author of six previous books, including Caucasia, New People, and most recently Coloured Television. The recipient of numerous awards and honours, she teaches writing at the University of Southern California.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
United States
Author
Danzy Senna
Publisher
Penguin
Nominating Library
San Antonio Public Library - USA

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