Sharon Gordon’s debut book, ‘Sheribaby,’ has been shortlisted for consideration in the Best Audiobook, Storytelling, and Recording category at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The provisional lists for the prestigious awards were unveiled by the Recording Academy on October 3, with official nominees set to be announced on November 7. The 68th Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on February 1 in Los Angeles. ‘Sheribaby,’ written in Jamaican patois, chronicles the life of its titular character from 1969 to 1975 in Rollington Town, a middle-class neighborhood in East Kingston. The book has garnered widespread acclaim for its authentic portrayal of Jamaican culture and its universal resonance. In an interview with Observer Online, Gordon expressed her pride in the recognition, highlighting the book’s ability to connect with readers on multiple levels. She noted that many Jamaicans in the diaspora have described ‘Sheribaby’ as a nostalgic time capsule, evoking personal memories and cultural identity. Gordon’s decision to write in patois was a tribute to Louise ‘Miss Lou’ Bennett-Coverley, a legendary Jamaican folklorist and actress who advocated for the use of Jamaican dialect during British rule. Despite initial criticism, Gordon remained steadfast in her commitment to authenticity, a choice that has cemented ‘Sheribaby’ as a modern classic. The New York-based author, who has lived in the U.S. for over 45 years, has held book signings in New York, Florida, New Jersey, Toronto, and Maryland, further amplifying the book’s reach.