Author Kiese Laymon Is Awarded the MacArthur Fellowship!

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Image description: Kiese Laymon seen from the chest up, wearing a black Muhammad Ali t-shirt, unzipped hoodie, and a baseball cap. His head is leaned back as he looks at the camera side-eyedly. Board and a window seen in the background. Photo by D'Artagnan Portrait.

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