Raymond Andrews

Raymond Andrews (June 6, 1934 – November 25, 1991) was an American novelist.

Early life and education Raymond Andrews was born June 6, 1934, in Plainview, Georgia, and grew up in north central Georgia. He was the fourth child of George Andrews and Viola Andrews, who worked as sharecroppers. In total, he had nine siblings.

At age fifteen Andrews moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he lived at the Butler Street YMCA with his oldest brother. Andrews graduated from Washington High School in 1952. Following his graduation, he served four years in the United States Air Force. While working with KLM Airlines, Andrews traveled extensively and visited countries such as Switzerland and the Netherlands.

Published works Appalachee Red (Dial Press, 1978) Rosiebelle Lee Wildcat Tennessee (Dial Press, 1980) Baby Sweet's (Dial Press, 1983) The Last Radio Baby (Peachtree Publishers, 1990) Jessie and Jesus; and, Cousin Claire (Peachtree Publishers, 1991) Once Upon a Time in Atlanta (Chattahoochee Review, 1998)

Awards 1979: James Baldwin Prize 1992: American Book Award for Jessie and Jesus; And Cousin Claire