Wanda Coleman
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Wanda Coleman (born November 13, 1946) is an American poet
. She is known as "the L.A. Blueswoman," and "the unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles."
neighborhood of Los Angeles
during the 1960s. She has received fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, The NEA, and the California Arts Council (in fiction and in poetry). She was the first C.O.L.A. literary fellow (Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 2003). Her many honors include an Emmy in Daytime Drama writing, The 1999 Lenore Marshall Prize (for "Bathwater Wine"), and a nomination for the 2001 National Book Awards (for "Mercurochrome"). She was a finalist for California poet laureate (2005).
, I am in the 'universal' tradition of writers who concern themselves with The Truth—never mind that it is apt to hurt someone, in some way, most likely me. — From The Riot Inside Me: More Trials & Tremors
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
. She is known as "the L.A. Blueswoman," and "the unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles."
Biography
Coleman was born Wanda Evans, and grew up in the WattsWatts, Los Angeles, California
Watts is a mostly residential neighborhood in South Los Angeles, California.-History:The area now known as Watts is located on the Rancho La Tajauta Mexican land grant...
neighborhood of Los Angeles
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during the 1960s. She has received fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, The NEA, and the California Arts Council (in fiction and in poetry). She was the first C.O.L.A. literary fellow (Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 2003). Her many honors include an Emmy in Daytime Drama writing, The 1999 Lenore Marshall Prize (for "Bathwater Wine"), and a nomination for the 2001 National Book Awards (for "Mercurochrome"). She was a finalist for California poet laureate (2005).
Her quotes
Like Wallace StegnerWallace Stegner
Wallace Earle Stegner was an American historian, novelist, short story writer, and environmentalist, often called "The Dean of Western Writers"...
, I am in the 'universal' tradition of writers who concern themselves with The Truth—never mind that it is apt to hurt someone, in some way, most likely me. — From The Riot Inside Me: More Trials & Tremors
Her works
- "Jazz and Twelve O'Clock Tales" Godine/Black Sparrow Books 2008.
- "The Riot Inside Me: More Trials & Tremors" David R. Godine Publisher 2005.
- "Wanda Coleman--Greatest Hits: 1966-2003" Pudding House Publications.
- "Ostinato Vamps" Pitt Poetry Series, 2003-2004.
- "Mercurochrome" Black Sparrow 2001, National Book Awards finalist.
- "Mambo Hips and Make Believe: A Novel" Black Sparrow 1999.
- "Bathwater Wine" Black Sparrow 1998.
- "Native In a Strange Land: Trials & Tremors" Black Sparrow 1996.
- "American Sonnets" Woodland Pattern 1994.
- "Hand Dance" Black Sparrow 1993.
- "African Sleeping Sickness: Stories & Poems Black Sparrow 1990.
- "A War of Eyes and Other Stories" Black Sparrow 1988.
- "Heavy Daughter Blues: Poems & Stories 1968-1986" Black Sparrow 1987.
- "Imagoes" Black Sparrow 1983.
- "Mad Dog Black Lady" Black Sparrow 1979.
- "Good Dog" Black Sparrow 1979.
External links
- Biography
- Review of Wanda Coleman
- Wanda Coleman at Poet Hunter.com
- http://authors.aalbc.com/wandacoleman.htmWanda Coleman on AALBC.comAALBC.comAALBC.com, the African American Literature Book Club, is a web site which is a source of information on books by and about African-American authors, including book recommendations, on-line discussion boards, writer's resources, articles, and critical reviews of books.Launched in 1998, AALBC was...
] - Wanda Coleman on Brickbat Revue