Guy Mark Foster facts for kids
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Guy Mark Foster
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| Occupation | short story writer, academic |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Brown University (PhD) |
| Years active | 2010s-present |
| Notable works | The Rest of Us |
Guy Mark Foster is an American author and professor. He is known for writing short stories and for his work as an academic, which means he teaches and researches at a college.
Writing and Teaching
Guy Mark Foster has a successful career as both a writer and a teacher. He is a professor at Bowdoin College, where he teaches subjects like African-American literature.
Published Works
Foster's most famous work is a collection of short stories called The Rest of Us. In 2014, this book was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, a special honor given to a writer's first published book.
His stories have also been featured in anthologies. An anthology is a book that collects stories from many different authors. This allowed his work to be read alongside other talented writers.
Education
To become an expert in his field, Foster studied at Brown University. He earned a Ph.D., which is one of the highest degrees a person can get from a university. This deep level of study helps him in his teaching and writing.
