Author record · 2010 to 2025

Jerald Walker: Awards and Best-of Lists

Jerald Walker has 2 shortlist or finalist places and 3 year-end list picks in our archive.

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2025Magically Black and Other EssaysPEN America Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay
2020How to Make a Slave and Other EssaysNational Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Nonfiction
2020How to Make A Slave and Other EssaysChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2020How to Make a Slave and Other EssaysKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Nonfiction
2010Street ShadowsKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Nonfiction

Books

  1. How to Make a Slave and Other Essays3 sources · 2020
  2. Magically Black and Other Essays1 source · 2025
  3. Street Shadows1 source · 2010