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Joyce Carol Thomas.
Papers.
Gift of Joyce Carol Thomas.
Joyce Carol Thomas has written numerous books for children and young adults including the popular and critically acclaimed Marked by Fire (1982). Additionally, her works include short stories, plays, musicals, and many books of poetry. The Papers consist of thirty-seven large cartons of materials that document the writing career of Joyce Carol Thomas. Included are Thomas's literary manuscripts in all genres, her correspondence with fellow writers and with her publishers, photographs, recordings, and awards, as well as copies of her published books. Among others, she has received the following awards: The National Book Award, the American Book Award, three Coretta Scott King Honors, two Governor's Awards, American Library Association Awards, the International Reading Association Award, and an Oklahoma Lifetime Achievement Award. A graduate of Stanford University, she lives in Berkeley, where she writes full time. |
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