Kathleen O'Neal Gear facts for kids
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Kathleen O'Neal Gear
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| Born | 1954 (age 70–71) Tulare, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Archaeologist, writer |
| Alma mater | California State University, Bakersfield, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, California State University, Chico, University of California, Los Angeles |
| Notable works | North America's Forgotten Past series |
| Spouse | W. Michael Gear |
Kathleen O'Neal Gear was born in 1954. She is an American archaeologist, a historian, and a writer. Her books have been translated into many different languages around the world.
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About Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Kathleen O'Neal Gear was born in Tulare, California. She studied archaeology and history at several universities. These included California State University, Bakersfield, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, California State University, Chico, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
Her Work as an Archaeologist
Before becoming a full-time writer, Kathleen worked as a state historian and archaeologist. She worked for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Her job was to study and protect historical sites in states like Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Her Famous Books
Kathleen O'Neal Gear is very well known for her book series called North America's Forgotten Past. She writes these books with her husband, W. Michael Gear. These books are historical novels that explore ancient times in North America.
Awards and Special Honors
Kathleen O'Neal Gear has received several awards for her writing and her work.
- In 2015, she was honored by California State University, Bakersfield. She was added to their Hall of Fame.
- In 2021, she received The Owen Wister Award. This award recognized her long and successful career in Western literature.
- In 2023, her short story "No Quarter" won the Spur Award for Best Short Fiction.
- Also in 2023, her book THE ICE GHOST won an International Book Award. It was named the Best Young Adult Novel of the year.
- In 2023, she was also welcomed into the Colorado Authors' Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Kathleen O'Neal Gear para niños
