Velma Wallis
American novelist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Velma May Wallis (born 1960) is an American writer of Gwich'in Athabascan Indian descent. Her books have been translated into 17 languages.[1]
Velma Wallis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) Near Fort Yukon, Alaska |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Known for | Author of Two Old Women |
| Children | 4 |
Early life
Wallis was born and raised in a remote Alaskan village near Fort Yukon, approximately 200 km (120 mi) northeast of Fairbanks. This location could be accessed only by riverboat, airplane, snowmobile or dogsled.[2]
Personal life
Wallis, who has three daughters and a son, now divides her time between Fairbanks and Fort Yukon.[2]
Awards
- 2003 American Book Award, for Raising Ourselves: A Gwich'in Coming of Age Story from the Yukon River
- 1993 Western States Book Award
Bibliography
- Two Old Women: An Alaskan Legend Of Betrayal, Courage And Survival. Epicenter Press. 1993. ISBN 978-0-7043-4424-2.
- Bird Girl and the Man Who Followed the Sun. Epicenter Press. 1996. ISBN 978-0-945397-34-2.
- Raising Ourselves: A Gwich'in Coming of Age Story from the Yukon River. Epicenter Press. 2003. ISBN 978-0-9724944-7-2.
References
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