New York Times bestselling author Mateo Askaripour wants people to feel seen. His first novel, "Black Buck," takes on racism in corporate America with humor and wit. Askaripour was chosen as one of Entertainment Weekly’s “10 rising stars to make waves,” and "Black Buck" was a Read with Jenna Today show book club pick. Most recently, he was named as a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s “5 Under 35” prize. "This Great Hemisphere" is his second novel.
Awards: National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Award
Communities: African American, Middle Eastern
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