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James McBride

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James McBride

b. 11 Sep 1957

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James McBride (born September 11, 1957) is an American writer and musician. He is the recipient of the 2013 National Book Award for fiction for his novel The Good Lord Bird.

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Literary Fiction Historical Fiction Non-Fiction Biography Biography & Memoir

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Frequently asked questions

  • What awards has James McBride won?

    James McBride received the National Book Award for Fiction for The Good Lord Bird. He also won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for The Color of Water and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Deacon King Kong.

  • Are any of James McBride's books adapted for screen?

    The Good Lord Bird was adapted into a limited television series starring Ethan Hawke. The Color of Water was optioned for a film adaptation.

  • Where should a new reader start with James McBride?

    New readers often begin with The Color of Water, his acclaimed memoir about growing up with a white mother in a Black community. For fiction, The Good Lord Bird or Deacon King Kong are excellent entry points.