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Hecimovich’s ‘Life and Times of Hannah Crafts’ featured in media outlets

Gregg Hecimovich's biography of America's first Black female novelist gains traction in multiple news and podcast outlets.

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In praise of ‘The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts’

Hannah Crafts fled North and finished a novel of her life in slavery and her escape from her enslaver's North Carolina home. Her identity long remained a mystery until Hecimovich uncovered a trove of details...

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Hecimovich talks about new book on CBS weekend show

When "The Bondwoman's Narrative" was first published by Henry Louis Gates, skeptics didn't believe a 19th century slave could have written it. Hecimovich tracked down the evidence that proves Gates' claim and reveals the identity...

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Biography by Hecimovich wins praise in Harvard publication

Hecimovich was originally skeptical about "The Bondwoman's Narrative" as being written by an enslaved or formerly enslaved woman. He made headlines in 2013 when he identified the author as Hannah Crafts, just part of his...

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Book by Hecimovich named among ’10 Best’ by WAPO

English Professor Gregg Hecimovich's "The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts" earns a spot in The Washington Post's "10 Best Books of 2023."

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Hecimovich’s new book subject of podcast

Author and talk show host Tavis Smiley has a conversation with Gregg Hecimovich about America's first Black female novelist, the subject of his new book, "The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts."

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Book by Gregg Hecimovich draws praise in WAPO review

Tope Folarin, author and executive director of the Institute for Policy Studies, says Hecimovich's new book is a "vital resource for readers who wish to engage with themselves and the wider world."

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Gregg Hecimovich’s new book is subject of New York Times article

Named a 'Most Anticipated Title' by the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post, Hecimovich's book about the first known Black woman novelist is the subject of an NYT article.

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Hecimovich offers thoughts on early images of enslaved

Fifteen images of enslaved Americans are at the center of an ongoing legal battle between Harvard and a likely descendant of those pictured. Gregg Hecimovich describes what the images mean for better understanding American history.

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Pre-release praise for Hecimovich’s book rolls in

Ahead of its October debut, Gregg Hecimovich's book about the first known Black woman novelist is drawing attention from the media.

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