44 on 44: Forty Four African American Writers on the Election of Barack Obama 44th Preseident of the United States

This collection of 44 short pieces (1-5 pages) gathers poetry, fiction, essays, and speeches by academics, poets, and those in the media and entertainment industry. Contributors reflect on the impressions, questions, expectations, disappointments, and hopes surrounding the election of Barack Obama. The selections are organized by four periods: the Obama campaign through Election Day, the days leading up to the inauguration, Inauguration Day 2009, and the early months of Obama's presidency. Hooper teaches English at Georgia Perimeter College. There is no subject index. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)