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Region
Diaspora
USA
Era
Contemporary
Language
English
Genre
Fiction
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Novel following poor Mississippi family in 12 days before Hurricane Katrina.
Literary Significance
National Book Award; Ward first Black woman to win it twice
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editorial-summarynot primary textNovel following poor Mississippi family in 12 days before Hurricane Katrina. National Book Award; Ward first Black woman to win it twice
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