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A prolific Author from South High!
A prolific Author from South High!
Williamsville has a strong tradition of writing excellence. A shining example of this is Joyce Carol Oates: an author with 62 novels, 47 collections of short stories, 16 nonfiction works, 9 collections of poetry, and even children's books! This page provides a brief look at her biography, notable works and scholarship opportunities provided exclusively to seniors here at South.
Brief Biography:
Brief Biography:
Early Life
Early Life
Joyce began her life in Lockport, NY. Her parents had a farm outside of town.
High School
High School
Joyce attended Williamsville South High School, where she wrote for WISP.
Career
Career
Ms. Oates has penned 62 novels and assorted other works; including plays, novellas, short stories and nonfiction works.
Notable Works:
Notable Works:
Blondie presents a fictionalized account of the life of Marilyn Monroe.
Set locally, this story deals with Love Canal, loss and the danger of Niagara Falls.
After a sister is lost in a runaway hot air balloon, the remaining four sisters try to create their own lives and identities.
We have 34 books for you to choose from here at South's library.
Scholarship Opportunities!
Scholarship Opportunities!
Joyce Carol Oates provides for writers at South!
Joyce Carol Oates provides for writers at South!
With yearly scholarships of $500 and $250 exclusively for seniors at South, Ms. Oates gives back to students who submit their original writing!
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