Alexis De Veaux facts for kids

Alexis De Veaux (born in 1948) is an American writer and illustrator. She is known for her books and stories. She also led the Women's Studies Department at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

About Alexis De Veaux

Alexis De Veaux was born in Harlem, New York, on September 24, 1948. Her parents were Richard Hill and Mae De Veaux. She went to college and earned several degrees.

Her Education Journey

Alexis De Veaux studied at the State University of New York. In 1976, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Empire State College. Later, she continued her studies at the University at Buffalo. There, she earned both her Master of Arts and her Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Writing for Essence Magazine

From 1979 to 1991, Alexis De Veaux wrote for Essence magazine. This magazine is well-known for its focus on African-American women.

Awards and Recognitions

Alexis De Veaux has received many awards for her writing. These awards show how important her stories and books are.

• 1972: Her short story "Remember Him, an Outlaw" won the National Black Fiction Award.
• 1972: She also won first prize from Black Creation for a short story.
• 1973: Her play Circles received the best production award. This was from the Westchester Community College Drama Festival.
• 1974: Her book NA-NI won the Books for Children Award. This award came from the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
• 1981: Her book Don't Explain: A Song of Billie Holiday was recognized. It was on the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults list.
• 1981: She became a fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts.
• 1982: She received the Unity in Media Award.
• 1984: She was honored with the MADRE Humanitarian Award.
• 1984: She also received the Fannie Lou Hamer Award.
• 1988: Her book An Enchanted Hair Tale won the American Library Association Coretta Scott King Award.
• 1991: An Enchanted Hair Tale also received the Lorraine Hansberry Award. This was for Excellence in Children's Literature.
• 2005: Her nonfiction book Warrior Poet: A Biography of Audre Lorde won an award. It received the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award.
• 2015: Her book Yabo won the 27th Annual Lambda Literary Award. This was for Lesbian General Fiction.