Albert French (born 1943) is an American author and publisher whose works, mainly focusing on the rural life of African Americans, are known for their intensity and distinctive style,[1] and have been translated into several languages.
[2] French was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1943 and still lives there.
French's works Billy, Holly and Cinder all describe rural African American life in the South while I Can't Wait on God is centered in Pittsburgh.
His first novel, Billy, was favorably reviewed by the New York Daily News[6] and the Los Angeles Times[7] Billy was adapted for the stage by David Barr and first performed by the Chicago Theatre Company in February 2007.
[8] French was asked by the Royal Book Club to write a foreword for To Kill a Mockingbird.