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Rosellen Brown
Rosellen Brown
Rosellen Brown
Born (1939-05-12) May 12, 1939 (age 86)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation Author
Language English
Nationality American
Alma mater Barnard College
Brandeis University
Genre novels, poems, short stories
Notable awards Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize

Rosellen Brown was born on May 12, 1939. She is an American author. She writes many types of stories, including novels, poems, and short stories. She has also taught English and creative writing at different universities.

One of her books, Before and After, was made into a movie in 1996.

About Rosellen Brown

Rosellen Brown was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She went to college at Barnard College and Brandeis University. She studied there to earn her degree.

Her Work as a Teacher

Rosellen Brown has taught at several universities. She taught students how to write English and how to be creative writers. Some of the places she taught include the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Houston.

Books and Movies

Many of Rosellen Brown's books are very popular. Some of them have even been turned into movies or TV shows!

  • Before and After: This book became a movie in 1996. Famous actors like Liam Neeson and Meryl Streep starred in it.
  • Half A Heart: This book was made into a TV show. It tells the stories of people who were part of the civil rights movement. This movement worked for equal rights for all people. The book shows how their lives were changed by this important time in history.

Awards and Recognition

Rosellen Brown has won awards for her writing. One important award she received is the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize. This award celebrates excellent fiction written by women.

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