An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children I 1901 blev hans første

I 1901 blev hans første roman Buddenbrooks udgivet i to bind

mens hans døde ven står i baglokalet og følger med

Intent on being a family again

hvor han møder forskellige sære karakterer: fordrukne savværksopsynsmænd

An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children I 1901 blev hans førsteA unique collaboration from two of America's leading artists that explores the fascinating and hidden history of the plant world. In this witty, deeply original book, the renowned novelist Jamaica Kincaid offers an ABC of the plants that define our world and reveals the often brutal history behind them. Kara Walker, one of America's greatest visual artists, illustrates each entry with provocative, brilliant, enthralling, many layered watercolors.