Jason Mott facts for kids

Jason Mott is an American writer who writes both novels and poetry. He is best known for his fourth novel, Hell of a Book, which won a major award called the National Book Award for Fiction in 2021.

Early Life and Education

Jason Mott was born in a town called Bolton, North Carolina. He went to Cape Fear Community College to start his studies. Later, he attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington. There, he earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fiction and a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry.

Jason Mott's Books

Jason Mott has written several interesting novels. His stories often explore unique ideas and different ways of looking at the world.

The Returned

Mott's first novel, The Returned, came out in 2013. This book tells a story about what happens when people who have died suddenly come back to life. It explores how their return affects the lives of the people around them. This novel was so popular that it was made into a TV show called Resurrection in 2014.

The Wonder of All Things

His second novel, The Wonder of All Things, was published in 2014. This book uses a style called magical realism. This means it blends everyday life with magical elements. The story is about protecting a child who has a special gift of healing. It looks at the difficult choices involved in using or sacrificing this gift.

The Crossing

In 2018, Mott released his third novel, The Crossing. This book is a dystopian thriller. A dystopian story often shows a future world where things have gone very wrong. In The Crossing, two siblings must run for their lives and do whatever it takes to survive in a difficult world.

Hell of a Book

Mott's fourth novel, Hell of a Book, was published in 2021. This book is his most famous and has received many awards. It explores the experiences of African Americans in a unique and thought-provoking way.

On November 17, 2021, Hell of a Book won the prestigious National Book Award for Fiction. This is one of the most important literary awards in the United States. The book also won the Sir Walter Raleigh Prize for Fiction and the Housatonic Book Award for Fiction. It was also considered for several other major awards.

Awards and Honors

Jason Mott has received many important awards for his writing.

• In 2021, his novel Hell of a Book won the National Book Award for Fiction. This is a very high honor for a writer.
• Hell of a Book also won the North Carolina Book Award for Fiction in 2021.
• In 2024, Jason Mott received a special honor called a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for Creative Writing. This fellowship helps writers continue their important work.

Other Works

Short Fiction

• In 2023, Jason Mott wrote a short story called "Best of Luck." It was published by Amazon Original Stories.