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I applaud the goal of supporting writers as they are starting out, but there is a problem when the awards benefit only young writers, usually on their first or second book, as opposed to. Ifemelu and obinze are young and in love when they depart militaryruled nigeria for the west. The national book foundation singles out the five best young writers in america. The book must be published in the calendar year prior to the awards year.
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