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Stories from the Tenants Downstairs

Stories from the Tenants Downstairs is a 2022 short story collection by Sidik Fofana, published by Scribner. The collection consists of eight interconnected stories set in Harlem and centered on the residents of Banneker Terrace, a high-rise apartment building facing gentrification and rising rents.

Reception

Publishers Weekly gave the collection a starred review. Review aggregator Book Marks reported that the book received a "Rave" consensus based on reviews from 12 critics. In 2023, the book won the Gotham Book Prize.

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