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Claudia Rankine signing a copy of Citizen for a guest at the Graywolf Literary Gala
Cover of Barn 8

But here was this enterprising (imprudent?) hen, Bwaauk as she was known to herself. . . . How had Bwaauk gotten herself into this predicament?

from BARN 8 by Deb Olin Unferth

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Citizen in the Classroom

Claudia Rankine's groundbreaking Citizen: An American Lyric and other books have inspired programming and sparked conversations in schools, universities, and communities across the country. (Photo credit: DP Jolly.)

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She Would Be King by Wayetu Moore

Graywolf gave my story a chance when few others would. It's an honor and a privilege to join the roster of this world-class press, committed to disrupting the canon by taking wild, unpopular, beautiful chances.

Wayétu Moore