33
/
AIzaSyB4mHJ5NPEv-XzF7P6NDYXjlkCWaeKw5bc
November 1, 2025
1890680
155401
2
Public Timelines
FAQ Get premium

nov 16, 2011 - "Salvage the Bones" wins the National Book Award

Description:

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

Added to timeline:

ByKim
18 Oct 2018
0
0
553

Date:

nov 16, 2011
Now
~ 13 years ago

Images: