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Ann Petry
Ann Petry was an American author known for her novels The Street and Harriet Tubman, which explore African American life and history. She was the first black woman to sell over a million copies of a novel. Petry also wrote short stories and children's books, often drawing on her experiences in Harlem.
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11 books
Literature & Fiction
Short Stories
Children's Books
Literature & Fiction
Short Stories
Children's Books
Ann Petry was an American author known for her novels The Street and Harriet Tubman, which explore African American life and history. She was the first black woman to sell over a million copies of a novel. Petry also wrote short stories and children's books, often drawing on her experiences in Harlem.
8 Q&A
·
11 books
Literature & Fiction
Short Stories
Children's Books
Literature & Fiction
Short Stories
Children's Books
In Memoriam
Ann Petry has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by Ann Petry
The Street
Ann Petry
1946
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Harriet Tubman
Ann Petry
1955
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The Narrows
Ann Petry
1953
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Tituba of Salem Village
Ann Petry
1964
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Checkup
Ann Petry
2020
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Country Place
Ann Petry
2023
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Miss Muriel and Other Stories
Ann Petry
2023
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Like a Winding Sheet
Ann Petry
Unknown
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Marie of the Cabin Club
Ann Petry
Unknown
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Books by Ann Petry
