Men We Reaped Memoir

Men We Reaped — A Memoir, by Jesmyn Ward who won the National Book Award for her second novel, “Salvage the Bones.” I chose to first sample her writing with her third book, this memoir. She recounts the tragic events that predated, and in some ways gave birth to, her career as a writer. In four years she lost five young men who were dear to her. One was her brother. They were lost to... Link to Men We Reaped Recommendation

 

And did you see the web article about the importance of libraries in young people's lives, featuring young authors including Jesmyn Ward?

 

Link to Importance of Libraries

 

Memoirs by Reyna Grande, MK Asante and Jesmyn Ward show the importance of books and libraries. (Simon & Schuster; Lee Steffen / Random House; Tina Fineberg / Associated Press)