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List of Jewish American authors


This is an alphabetical, referenced list of notable authors. For other Jewish Americans, see Lists of American Jews.
This is a dynamic list. It may never be fully completed. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Authors

A–C

D–F

G–J

K–M

N–R

S–Z

See also

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References

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