Joseph Cassara
American writer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Cassara (born 1989) is an American writer,[1] whose debut novel The House of Impossible Beauties was published in 2018.[2] The novel, an exploration of drag culture in New York City in the 1980s during the HIV/AIDS crisis, was inspired in part by Angie Xtravaganza and the film Paris Is Burning.[3]
Joseph Cassara | |
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| Born | 1989 (age 35–36) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University Iowa Writers' Workshop |
| Notable awards | Edmund White Award (2019) |
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Originally from New Jersey,[4] he was educated at Columbia University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop.[5]
The novel won Publishing Triangle's Edmund White Award for LGBT debut fiction in 2019,[6] and was shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction at the 31st Lambda Literary Awards.[7]
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The House of Impossible Beauties | Edmund White Award | — | Won | [6] |
| Lambda Literary Award | Gay Fiction | Shortlisted | [7] |
Biblio
- —— (2018). The House of Impossible Beauties.
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External links
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