Wright Thompson, author portrait
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Wright Thompson

Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN, contributing writer to the Atlantic, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Barn, Pappyland, and The Cost of These Dreams. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his family.

The Barn
The Cost of These Dreams

Books

The Barn
The Cost of These Dreams

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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