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Jesmyn Ward is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Salvage the Bones.

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Best Known For:The book Salvage the Bones
Breakthrough:Winning the National Book Award for Salvage the Bones in 2011

10 Quick Facts About Jesmyn Ward

  • Full Name: Jesmyn Ward
  • Nationality: American
  • Known For: The book Salvage the Bones
  • Current Role: Professor of english
  • Date of Birth: April 1, 1977
  • Age: 49 years old
  • Place of Birth: DeLisle, Mississippi
  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Spouse / Partner: Brandon R. Miller
  • Specialization: Author / Writer and Academic / Educator
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Jesmyn Ward Age

Jesmyn Ward is 49 years old. She was born on April 1, 1977, and her zodiac sign is Aries.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Stanford University and University of Michigan.

  • Stanford University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    • Field of Study: English
  • University of Michigan
    • Qualification: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
    • Field of Study: Creative Writing

Career & Work

Jesmyn Ward's career includes professional roles with Tulane University.

Organization: Tulane University
Role: Professor of English
Period: 2014–Present
Details: New Orleans, LA

Rise to Fame

Jesmyn Ward rose to prominence for her role for the book Salvage the Bones.

Notable Works

Notable works include Salvage the Bones and Sing, Unburied, Sing.

  • Book: Salvage the Bones (Author, 2011)
  • Book: Sing, Unburied, Sing (Author, 2017)

Awards & Achievements

  • National Book Award for Fiction — National Book Foundation — Salvage the Bones

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jesmyn Ward
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Famous Person
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: April 1, 1977
  • Age: 49
  • Birthday: April 1
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Place of Birth: DeLisle, Mississippi

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Spouse / Partner: Brandon R. Miller

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Brandon R. Miller (Spouse • Late husband)

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