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Ann Petry

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Ann Petry was the acclaimed author of the adult novel The Street, a groundbreaking literary work about life in Harlem, which sold over a million copies. She also wrote several books for young readers, including Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad, the story of the courageous and heroic woman who struggled and fought for her people before and during the Civil War.

Ann Petry Books

The Narrows book cover

The Narrows

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Country Place book cover

Country Place

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Miss Muriel and Other Stories book cover

Miss Muriel and Other Stories

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Harriet Tubman book cover

Harriet Tubman

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Ann Petry: The Street, The Narrows (LOA #314) book cover

Ann Petry: The Street, The Narrows (LOA #314)

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The Street book cover

The Street

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