Wanda Coleman, American poet, writer. National Education Association fellow in poetry, 1981, Guggenheim fellow in poetry, 1984, California Arts Council fellow in fiction, 1989, in poetry, 2002, First Literary fellow Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs; named writer's resident Djerassi Foundation, 1990; recipient Lenore Marshall Poetry prize, 1999.
Background
Coleman, Wanda was born on November 13, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of George and Lewana Evans.
Achievements
Membership
Member Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Center West, Writers Guild American.
Connections
Married Austin Straus, May 1, 1981. Children: Anthony, Luanda, Ian Wayne Grant.
National Education Association fellow in poetry, 1981, Guggenheim fellow in poetry, 1984, California Arts Council fellow in fiction, 1989, in poetry, 2002, First Literary fellow Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs. Named writer's resident Djerassi Foundation, 1990. Recipient Lenore Marshall Poetry prize, 1999.
National Education Association fellow in poetry, 1981, Guggenheim fellow in poetry, 1984, California Arts Council fellow in fiction, 1989, in poetry, 2002, First Literary fellow Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs. Named writer's resident Djerassi Foundation, 1990. Recipient Lenore Marshall Poetry prize, 1999.