Clint Smith, 1988
Writers · August 25, 1988
Clint Smith
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Clint Smith is 37 years old, born August 25, 1988 in United States · Virgo.
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About
Clint Smith writes essays and poetry that interrogate American history and collective memory. Born August 25, 1988, in the US, Smith became a bestselling author with How the Word Is Passed, which won the 2021 National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction and landed on the New York Times' top ten books of that year. He has also published two poetry collections: Counting Descent (2016) and Above Ground (2023). A Virgo, Smith balances scholarly rigor with lyrical precision across genres.
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Biography
Clint Smith is an American writer, poet, and scholar born August 25, 1988. His breakthrough was How the Word Is Passed, a New York Times number one bestseller that won the 2021 National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction and was named one of the top ten books of 2021 by the New York Times. Beyond nonfiction, Smith has published two poetry collections: Counting Descent (2016) and Above Ground (2023). His work spans the intersection of history, race, memory, and language, combining scholar's precision with lyrical intensity. As a Virgo born in late August, Smith's methodical attention to detail and critical thinking align with his career as a writer examining America's historical narratives. Writers typically combine research, narrative craft, and revision to produce books, essays, and poems intended for public circulation. Smith's dual mastery of verse and nonfiction—publishing bestselling essays alongside acclaimed poetry collections—positions him as a rare voice bridging popular and literary audiences. Based in the US, his work reaches national audiences through major publishers and award-granting institutions.
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Trivia
- How the Word Is Passed debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list and won the 2021 National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction.
- Smith has published in two distinct literary forms: poetry collections (Counting Descent, Above Ground) and narrative nonfiction (How the Word Is Passed).
- His 2023 poetry collection Above Ground was released in March.
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Numerology
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The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Clint Smith reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is Clint Smith?
- Clint Smith is 37 years old (born August 25, 1988).
- When is Clint Smith's birthday?
- Clint Smith was born on August 25, 1988.
- What is Clint Smith's zodiac sign?
- Clint Smith is a Virgo, born August 25, 1988.
- What is Clint Smith's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Clint Smith was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Clint Smith from?
- Clint Smith is from United States.
- What does Clint Smith do?
- Clint Smith is a writer.
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