About Claudia Rankine
About Claudia Rankine An American playwright, essayist, and poet, Claudia Rankine is widely regarded and world renowned for her intelligent and incisive analysis. Looking at issues of race and society, she brings to light how people really function in modern America and what actually drives them. Her poetry and prose are famous for uncovering a number of deeper truths, shedding light on serious and important subject matter. Publishing several anthologies over the course of her literary career, her work has gone on to resonate with readers from all over the world. Becoming a key figure within her field, her writing has gone to become internationally recognized, winning a number of awards in the process. In 2017 she would go on to establish ‘The Racial Imaginary Institute,’ which
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Triage(2026)
Publication Order of Poetry Collections
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Nothing in Nature Is Private(1994)
- The End of the Alphabet(1998)
- Plot(2001)
- Don’t Let Me Be Lonely: An American Lyric(2004)
- Citizen: An American Lyric(2014)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Just Us(2020)
Publication Order of Plays
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The White Card: A Play(2018)
Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011(2011)
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012(2011)
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013(2013)
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014(2014)
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015(2015)
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2016(2016)
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017(2017)
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2018(2018)
- The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019(2019)
Publication Order of Anthologies
15 books in seriesPublication Order
- The New Young American Poets(2000)
- American Poets in the 21st Century: The New Poetics(2007)
- Against Expression(2010)
- Eleven More American Women Poets in the 21st Century: Poetics Across North America(2012)
- The FunkWag from A to Z(2014)
- The Racial Imaginary(2014)
- What I Say(2015)
- The Forward Book of Poetry 2016(2015)
- The Manifesto Project(2017)
- Nick Cave: Until(2017)
- The Image of Whiteness: Contemporary Photography and Racialization(2019)
- Bodies Built for Game(2019)
- Dawoud Bey: Two American Projects(2020)
- Conceptualisms(2022)
- On Whiteness: The Racial Imaginary Institute(2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Claudia Rankine?
Claudia Rankine is a bestselling author known for 6 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Claudia Rankine book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Claudia Rankine written?
Claudia Rankine has written over 32 books across 6 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.