James McBride (writer)

James McBride
McBride at the 2013 Texas Book Festival
Born (1957-09-11) September 11, 1957
New York City, U.S.
OccupationJournalist, musician
EducationOberlin College (BA)
Columbia University (MA)
GenreMemoir, screenplay
Notable worksThe Color of Water

The Good Lord Bird (National Book Award, 2013)

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
Notable awardsAnisfield-Wolf Book Award
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Website
jamesmcbride.com

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.