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Martha Southgate
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| Born | December 12, 1960 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Smith College; Goddard College |
| Occupation | Novelist and essayist |
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Notable work
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Third Girl from the Left |
Martha Southgate is an American writer born on December 12, 1960. She is known for writing novels and essays. Her most famous book is Third Girl from the Left, which came out in 2005. Martha Southgate's writing has also appeared in popular magazines like The New York Times Magazine and Essence.
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About Martha Southgate
Her Early Life and Education
Martha Southgate was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She went to Smith College for her first degree. Later, she earned a special degree in creative writing. This was from Goddard College, where she learned how to write stories and books.
Her Writing Journey
Martha Southgate has written several books for readers. Her first novel, Another Way to Dance, was published in 1996. This book tells the story of a 14-year-old Black girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. In 1997, this novel won the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award for New Talent. This award is given to new writers for their excellent work.
In 2002, she released her second novel, The Fall of Rome: A Novel. This story takes place at a private boys boarding school in New England.
Her third novel, Third Girl from the Left, was published in 2005. This book became one of her most recognized works.
Martha Southgate's most recent novel is The Taste of Salt. It was published in 2011 by Algonquin Books.
Books Becoming Movies
Sometimes, books are turned into movies or TV shows. This is called an adaptation. In 2013, there were plans to make a movie based on Martha Southgate's novel Third Girl from the Left. Famous actresses Kerry Washington and Viola Davis were set to star in the film.
List of Her Books
- Another Way to Dance (1996)
- The Fall of Rome: A Novel (2002)
- Third Girl from the Left (2005)
- The Taste of Salt (2011)
