Author Profile

Pearl Cleage

Pearl Cleage is a celebrated African-American playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet whose work powerfully addresses the intersections of race, gender, and social justice. As the Playwright in Residence at both the Alliance Theatre and Just Us Theater Company, her contributions to literature and theater have garnered both critical acclaim and a dedicated readership. Cleage's novel, *What Looks Like Crazy On an Ordinary Day*, was notably featured in the Oprah Book Club, further cementing her influence in contemporary literature. Readers trust her recommendations because of her deep understanding of the human experience and her commitment to elevating voices that challenge societal norms. Read more on Wikipedia →