"Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" is a memoir by South African comedian and actor Trevor Noah. The book was published in 2016 and it is a New York Times bestseller. The memoir tells the story of Noah's childhood growing up in South Africa during the apartheid era. He writes about the challenges he faced as the son of a black mother and a white father, which made him classified as "colored" and illegal under the apartheid laws. He also writes about his mother's resilience and his own growing awareness of the racial injustices around him. The book has received critical acclaim for its honest and humorous portrayal of growing up in South Africa during a time of great change. ENGLISH READING & WRITING