Karen Tei Yamashita
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Summary
Karen Tei Yamashita was born on January 8, 1951[1], in Oakland[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], docent[4], novelist[5], and literary scholar[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Employer: University of California, Santa Cruz[9]
- Educated at: Carleton College[10]
- Award received: Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize[11], American Book Awards[12], Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature[13], Asian American Literary Awards[14], Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters[15]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Commons category: Karen Tei Yamashita[18]
- Archives at: Carleton College[19]
- Family name: Yamashita[20]
- Given name: Karen[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
Why It Matters
Karen Tei Yamashita has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Karen Tei Yamashita born?
Karen Tei Yamashita was born in Oakland[2].
What did Karen Tei Yamashita do for work?
Karen Tei Yamashita worked as a writer[3], docent[4], novelist[5], and literary scholar[6].
Where did Karen Tei Yamashita go to school?
Karen Tei Yamashita was educated at Carleton College[10].
What awards did Karen Tei Yamashita receive?
Honors received include Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize[11], American Book Awards[12], Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature[13], and Asian American Literary Awards[14].