In early 2000, the book that Zadie Smith had begun writing at Cambridge University “as a way of managing anxiety about my exams” entered the world. It was called White Teeth. Its creation had ...

In early 2000, the book that Zadie Smith had begun writing at Cambridge University “as a way of managing anxiety about my ...

This week, author Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel, "White Teeth," and she says the book has amassed an audience that she's proud of. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR ...

This week, author Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel, "White Teeth," and she says the book has amassed an audience that she's proud of. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR PODCAST) ...