The Nickel Boys (Winner 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction)

In "The Nickel Boys," Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead narrates the harrowing tale of two boys unjustly sentenced to a brutal reform school during the Jim Crow era in Florida. Elwood Curtis, an idealistic youth, finds solace in his friendship with the cynical Turner as they navigate the nightmarish conditions of the Nickel Academy. This poignant story, based on a real institution that affected thousands, explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the weight of choices, all while showcasing Whitehead’s masterful storytelling. Now a major motion picture, the narrative continues to resonate deeply with contemporary audiences.