Early Life
Where was she born?
In New York
Which family members greatly influenced her? (Name 2)
Grandparents, parents, and her husbands
Does she have kids?
No, she doesn't
What book was her big break?
Them
Who gave Oates a typewriter?
Her grandmother
Who influenced her Gothic style of writing?
Edgar Allan Poe
What is one college she currently teaches at?
Princeton, Rutgers and Berkeley
True or False: Joyce Carol Oates has written short stories, poems, and novels
True
How many rooms did her school have?
It was a 1 room schoolhouse
Name 2 authors that influenced her
Edgar Allan Poe, Lewis Carrol, and James Joyce
2 husbands
Which president presented an award to her?
Barack Obama
What major historical event did she live through?
The Great Depression
Which riot greatly influenced her writing?
The riots of 1967
Why did she earn a scholarship at Syracuse University?
She contributed to her school's newspaper
What book did she just recently release? (November 5th, 2024)
Flint Kill Creek
What job did her parents have?
Her parents were a tool-and-die designer and a homemaker
What is her short story "Blond" influenced by?
Her parents love and protection
What are the 3 main universities she taught in?
University of Detroit, University of Windsor in Ontario Canada, and University of Princeton
What year did she get awarded National Book Award?
1970