Nicholasa Mohr
American writer of Puerto Rican descent / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nicholasa Mohr (born November 1, 1938) is one of the best known Nuyorican writers, born in the United States to Puerto Rican parents.[1][2][3] In 1973, she became the first Nuyorican woman in the 20th century to have her literary works published by the major commercial publishing houses, and has had the longest creative writing career of any Nuyorican female writer for these publishing houses.[4] She centers her works on the female experience as a child and adult in Puerto Rican communities in New York City, with much of writing containing semi-autobiographical content. In addition to her prominent novels and short stories, she has written screenplays, plays, and television scripts.[5]
Nicholasa Mohr | |
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Born | (1938-11-01) November 1, 1938 (age 85) Manhattan |
Nationality | American |
Notable works | Nilda; Rituals of Survival: A Woman’s Portfolio |
Notable awards | 1974 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award; The New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year; National Book Award finalist |