... . A poet, novelist, play writer, and artist, Jean Toomer was one of many talented African Americans during the 20th century before the Harlem Renaissance. Best known for his book Cane, which included poetry, sketches, short stories and a play, Toomer was established as one of the leading American writers during the 1920's. Most of Toomer's work included discussion of tragedy, frustration and also spirituality ... (winner of a Pulitzer in 1986), Virginia Hamilton, an African American writer of children's books (winner of the Newbery Medal in 1975), Toni Morrison, an African American novel...

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