Thomas, Joyce Carol (1938–)
Thomas, Joyce Carol (1938–)
African-American poet and novelist. Born May 25, 1938, in Ponca City, OK; grew up in Tracy, CA.
Traveled throughout North and South America and Australia and taught at several universities in US; writings include Bittersweet (1973), Marked by Fire (1982), Bright Shadow (1983), The Golden Pasture (1986), Water Girl (1986), and Journey (1988). Received National Book Award, Coretta Scott King Honors, Governor's Awards, International Reading Association Award, and Oklahoma Lifetime Achievement Award.
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