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Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel 'White Teeth'

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Published October 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM CDT

Author Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel "White Teeth" and how her relationship with time has shifted over the years.

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