Wendy Coakley-Thompson
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Wendy Coakley-Thompson is a mainstream fiction author. Coakley-Thompson's work is part of emerging millennial contemporary African American literature
. Coakley-Thompson's fiction addresses themes and issues concerning interracial relationships, race, racial identity
, and people of mixed race.
Coakley-Thompson has a BA
in Speech and Theater (Broadcasting) from Montclair State College in Upper Montclair, New Jersey
; an MA
in Communication Arts from William Paterson College in Wayne, New Jersey
; and a PhD
in Education (Instructional Design
, Development, and Evaluation) from Syracuse University
in Syracuse, New York
.
Coakley-Thompson's dissertation, written in 1999 in partial fulfilment of the PhD
degree is entitled:
The Use of Popular Media in Multicultural Education: Stressing Implications for the Black/Non-Black biracial student.
Though she lived in Montclair, New Jersey
for over a decade, Coakley-Thompson was raised in Nassau, Bahamas
. She was born to Bahamian
parents, Frederick Oliver Wendell Thompson (1929 - 1982) and Marina Thompson (née Coakley).
In December 2006, Rainy Friday Films, a Chicago-based independent production company, optioned the film rights to What You Won't Do For Love
, Coakley-Thompson's second novel. From February 2007 until October 2007, Coakley-Thompson co-hosted The Book Squad on WMET1160 with author Karyn Langhorne.
African American literature
African-American literature is the body of literature produced in the United States by writers of African descent. The genre traces its origins to the works of such late 18th century writers as Phillis Wheatley and Olaudah Equiano, reaching early high points with slave narratives and the Harlem...
. Coakley-Thompson's fiction addresses themes and issues concerning interracial relationships, race, racial identity
Identity (social science)
Identity is a term used to describe a person's conception and expression of their individuality or group affiliations . The term is used more specifically in psychology and sociology, and is given a great deal of attention in social psychology...
, and people of mixed race.
Coakley-Thompson has a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Speech and Theater (Broadcasting) from Montclair State College in Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Upper Montclair is northern Montclair, which is usually reckoned as everything north of Watchung Avenue. Upper Montclair takes up approximately one third of Montclair, New Jersey-Education:...
; an MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Communication Arts from William Paterson College in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne is a Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, located less than from midtown Manhattan. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 54,069....
; and a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in Education (Instructional Design
Instructional design
Instructional Design is the practice of creating "instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing." The process consists broadly of determining the current state and needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and...
, Development, and Evaluation) from Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
.
Coakley-Thompson's dissertation, written in 1999 in partial fulfilment of the PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree is entitled:
The Use of Popular Media in Multicultural Education: Stressing Implications for the Black/Non-Black biracial student.
Though she lived in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 38,977 people, 15,020 households, and 9,687 families residing in the township. The population density was 6,183.6 people per square mile . There were 15,531 housing units at an average density of 2,464.0 per square mile...
for over a decade, Coakley-Thompson was raised in Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The city has a population of 248,948 , 70 percent of the entire population of The Bahamas...
. She was born to Bahamian
Demographics of the Bahamas
This article is about the demographic features of the population of The Bahamas, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population....
parents, Frederick Oliver Wendell Thompson (1929 - 1982) and Marina Thompson (née Coakley).
In December 2006, Rainy Friday Films, a Chicago-based independent production company, optioned the film rights to What You Won't Do For Love
What You Won't Do For Love
What You Won't Do For Love is a 2005 novel, the second book by author Wendy Coakley-Thompson. The title for the book was inspired by the Bobby Caldwell hit of the same name...
, Coakley-Thompson's second novel. From February 2007 until October 2007, Coakley-Thompson co-hosted The Book Squad on WMET1160 with author Karyn Langhorne.
See also
- Bahamian AmericanBahamian AmericanBahamian Americans are citizens or residents of the United States of Bahamian ancestry. The United States Census of 2000 counted 31,984 people of Bahamian ancestry.-Communities:...
- List of romantic novelists
- List of novelists from the United States