Michelle Alexander books in order
American lawyer, civil rights activist and writer
- Born
- 1967
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 1
Michelle Alexander has published 1 novel, beginning with The New Jim Crow (2010).
Updated September 2026
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The New Jim Crow
Michelle Alexander's most-read book.
Michelle Alexander books in order of publication
The New Jim Crow (2010)
About Michelle Alexander
Michelle Alexander is an American writer, attorney, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her 2010 book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. Since 2018, she has been an opinion columnist for the New York Times.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michelle Alexander FAQ
- How many books has Michelle Alexander written?
- Michelle Alexander has published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michelle Alexander's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The New Jim Crow.
- What is Michelle Alexander's latest book?
- The New Jim Crow (2010).
- What is Michelle Alexander's most famous book?
- The New Jim Crow (2010) is Michelle Alexander's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.