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Long Division

Book • 2013
Author
Kiese Laymon
Long Division is a novel that weaves together two narratives: one set in 2013, where a teenager named Citoyen 'City' Coldson becomes embroiled in a viral controversy, and another in 1985, where City and his friend Shalaya discover a time-travel portal.

The book explores themes of racism, identity, and the complexities of American history.

It is known for its innovative structure and metafictional elements, blending humor and depth in its portrayal of Black American experiences.

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 Constance Bailey
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 Jamil Smith
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 Kiese Laymon

Mentioned in 1 episodes

Mentioned as a book that faced pressure to remove references to Katrina and mute its handling of racial politics.
The Sunday Read: ‘Inside the Push to Diversify the Book Business’
Recommended by a friend to
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Constance Bailey
 in graduate school, because it was written by a Black writer from Mississippi.
Constance Bailey, "Conversations with Kiese Laymon" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
Recommended by a friend to
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Constance Bailey
 in graduate school, noting the author's Mississippi roots.
Constance Bailey, "Conversations with Kiese Laymon" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
Recommended by a friend to
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Constance Bailey
 in graduate school and later taught to Bailey's students.
Constance Bailey, "Conversations with Kiese Laymon" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
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Jamil Smith
 as books
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Kiese Laymon
 re-released and revised.
The rugged majesty of revision

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