Lorraine Hansberry books in order
African-American playwright and author
- Lived
- 1930–1965
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Lorraine Hansberry published 5 plays and 1 other book, beginning with A Raisin in the Sun (1958).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lorraine Hansberry
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A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine Hansberry's most-read book.
Plays in order
A Raisin in the Sun (1958)
The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (1965)
To Be Young, Gifted, and Black (1969)
Les Blancs (1972)
The Collected Last Plays (1983)
Other books in order
Les Blancs: The Collected Last Plays of Lorraine Hansberry (1972)
About Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Vivian Hansberry was an American playwright and civil rights activist. She was the first Black American female author to have a play performed on Broadway.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lorraine Hansberry FAQ
- How many books has Lorraine Hansberry written?
- Lorraine Hansberry published 5 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lorraine Hansberry's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Raisin in the Sun.
- What is Lorraine Hansberry's last book?
- The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (1965).
- What is Lorraine Hansberry's most famous book?
- A Raisin in the Sun (1958) is Lorraine Hansberry's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.