Author

Paul Beatty

Paul Beatty, born in 1962 in Los Angeles, is an acclaimed American author and satirist. He gained prominence with his novel "The Sellout," which won the 2016 Man Booker Prize, making him the first American to receive this honor. Beatty's incisive commentary on race and culture is informed by his background and education, including an MFA in creative writing from Brooklyn College. Other notable works include "The White Boy Shuffle" and "Slumberland."