16 Nov 2011 Jahr - "Salvage the Bones" wins the National Book Award

Beschreibung:

On November 16, 2011, at age 34 Jasmyn Ward won the National Book Award. She was surprised by both her nomination and win because her novel was largely ignored by the public. This victory helped establish Ward as an important and talented modern voice.

The link below is a video of Ward's acceptance speech after receiving the National Book Award.

https://youtu.be/myVjJKeqNSs?t=272