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Allyson Johnson
Allyson Johnson writes across science fiction, fantasy, and crime. Her works include the fantasy novel The Service of the Sword, space opera like To Trade the Stars and Uncompromising Honor, and the crime collection Memphis Noir.
Citizen
Synopsis
Claudia Rankine's bold new book explores the subtle and overt racial aggressions encountered in daily life and through media in the twenty-first century. These experiences, ranging from minor slights to intentional offenses, accumulate to affect a person's ability to speak, perform, and thrive. Through essay, image, and poetry, this work powerfully examines how our sense of belonging and assumptions of citizenship are tied to these ongoing stresses in a society often labeled 'post-race.