Claudia Rankine Books in Order

Claudia Rankine is a celebrated American poet and playwright, born in 1963 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and New York City. As a prolific writer, she has authored five collections of poetry, including "Citizen: An American Lyric" and "Don't Let Me Be Lonely," which showcase her unique voice and perspective. Rankine has also penned two plays, with "The White Card" premiering in 2018 at ArtsEmerson and American Repertory Theater. Her work extends to video collaborations and anthologies, such as "The Racial Imaginary: Writers on Race in the Life of the Mind," which she edited. In 2016, she co-founded The Racial Imaginary Institute, solidifying her commitment to social justice. A recipient of numerous awards, including the Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry and the Guggenheim Fellowship, Rankine serves as the Frederick Iseman Professor of Poetry at Yale University and chancellor of the Academy of American Poets.