Colleen J. McElroy | |
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Born | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | December 12, 2023 Seattle, Washington, U.S. | (aged 88)
Language | English |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Kansas State University |
Notable works | Sidewalk Games |
Notable awards | American Book Award |
Colleen J. McElroy (October 31, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri – December 12, 2023)[1] was an American poet, short story writer, editor, memoirist.[2][3]
She graduated from Kansas State University (1958) and from the University of Washington with a Ph.D. (1973).[1][4] She was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, where she was the first African-American woman to serve as a full-time faculty member. From 1995 to 2006, she edited The Seattle Review, first in the role of Poetry Editor, then as Editor-in-Chief.[5][6] She lived in Seattle, Washington,[7] until her death in December 2023.[8]