Patti Smith's memoir *Just Kids* wins National Book Award for Nonfiction on November 17, 2010.
On November 17, 2010, Patti Smith's memoir *Just Kids* received the National Book Award for Nonfiction. The memoir, which details her early years in New York and her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, was lauded for its candid and evocative storytelling. The award acknowledged Smith as a major voice in literature, as the work not only documents her artistic development but also provides a vivid portrayal of the cultural scene in the late 1960s and 70s.