Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

3 Series

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is an American author renowned for his book, "Friday Black." His work has been featured in several notable publications, including Guernica and The Breakwater Review.

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's debut collection, "Friday Black," confronts racism and societal unrest through a series of poignant stories. The narratives delve into the daily violence and injustices faced by Black individuals in the United States. Key stories include "Finkelstein Five," which exposes racism within the justice system, and "Zimmer Land," which portrays racism as a disturbingly plausible sport. The titular story, "Friday Black," critiques the absurdity of consumerism during holiday sales. Adjei-Brenyah's work is a compelling exploration of the fight for humanity in an unforgiving world.

Standalone Novels

Chain-Gang All-Stars

(2023)

Short Story Collections

Friday Black

(2018)

Anthologies

Best Debut Short Stories 2021: The PEN America Dau Prize

(2021)

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