Assata Shakur published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Assata (1987).
Updated September 2026
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Assata
Assata Shakur's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Assata: An Autobiography (1988)
Non-fiction in order
Assata (1987)
Other books in order
Black Human Rights Statement from Assata Shakur (1979)
About Assata Shakur
Assata Olugbala Shakur was a Black American political activist, revolutionary, and fugitive who was a member of the Black Panther Party, and later the Black Liberation Army. In 1977, she was convicted of the first-degree murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike in 1973. She escaped from prison in 1979 and was wanted by the FBI, with a $1 million reward for information leading to her capture, and an additional $1 million reward offered by the New Jersey attorney general. She was never caught and remained a fugitive for 45 years.
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Assata Shakur FAQ
- How many books has Assata Shakur written?
- Assata Shakur published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Assata Shakur's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Assata.
- What is Assata Shakur's last book?
- Assata: An Autobiography (1988).
- What is Assata Shakur's most famous book?
- Assata (1987) is Assata Shakur's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.