Brandon Taylor

Brandon Taylor, born in 1989 in Prattville, Alabama, is an author of literary fiction, essays, and reviews. His literary debut, *Real Life*, was a New York Times Editor’s Pick and was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize. Taylor was an Iowa Arts Fellow. His other works include the story collection *Vor dem Sprung* and the novel *Die letzten Amerikaner*, which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.