Toi Derricotte
American poet
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Summary
Toi Derricotte was born on April 12, 1941[1], in Hamtramck[2]. She has worked as a poet[3], writer[4], and teacher[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[8]
- Field of work: literature of England[9]
- Position held: professor emeritus[10]
- Employer: University of Pittsburgh[11]
- Educated at: Wayne State University[12], New York University[13], Girls Catholic Central High School[14]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[16], Wallace Stevens Award[17], Robert Frost Medal[18]
- Member of: Academy of American Poets[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Family name: Derricotte[21]
- Given name: Toi[22]
- Official website: http://toiderricotte.com[23]
- Described by source: Encyclopedia of African American Women Writers[24], American Women Writers[25]
- Participant in: Furious Flower Conference (3rd: 2014)[26], Furious Flower Conference (1st: 1994)[27], Furious Flower Conference (2nd: 2004)[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
Why It Matters
Toi Derricotte is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Toi Derricotte born?
Toi Derricotte's place of birth was Hamtramck[2].
What did Toi Derricotte do for work?
Toi Derricotte worked as a poet[3], writer[4], and teacher[5].
Where did Toi Derricotte go to school?
Toi Derricotte was educated at Wayne State University[12], New York University[13], and Girls Catholic Central High School[14].
What awards did Toi Derricotte receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[16], Wallace Stevens Award[17], and Robert Frost Medal[18].