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Biography of Joyce Carol Thomas

25. May 1938 – 13. Aug 2016(78 years)Died in:Stanford, Santa Clara County

American poet and playwright

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Ponca City, Kay County

Stanford, Santa Clara County

United States

Occupation(7)

writer poet novelist playwright children's writer university teacher scholar of English

Awards(2)

National Book Award for Young People's LiteratureAmerican Book Awards

Education(2)

San Jose State University Stanford University

Joyce Carol Thomas (* 25. May 1938 in Ponca City; † 13. August 2016 in Stanford) was an american poet and playwright. She was 78 years old. Her education included San Jose State University and Stanford University. Her awards include National Book Award for Young People's Literature and American Book Awards.

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1938

Born in Ponca City, Kay County

2016

Died in Stanford, Santa Clara County

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