Nalo Hopkinson

Jamaican-born Canadian writer
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Nalo Hopkinson

Summary

Nalo Hopkinson is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Kingston[2]. She was born on December 20, 1960[3]. She worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and editor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Nalo Hopkinson's place of birth was Kingston[2].
  • Nalo Hopkinson was born on December 20, 1960[3].
  • Nalo Hopkinson held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Nalo Hopkinson held citizenship in Jamaica[10].
  • Nalo Hopkinson worked as a writer[4].
  • Nalo Hopkinson's professions included novelist[5].
  • Nalo Hopkinson worked as a science fiction writer[6].
  • Nalo Hopkinson worked as an editor[7].
  • Nalo Hopkinson's education included a stint at Seton Hill University[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Nalo Hopkinson is Brown Girl in the Ring[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Nalo Hopkinson is The Salt Roads[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Nalo Hopkinson is Skin Folk[14].
  • Nalo Hopkinson received the Locus Award for Best First Novel[15].
  • Nalo Hopkinson received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer[16].
  • Nalo Hopkinson received the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17].
  • Nalo Hopkinson received the Inkpot Award[18].
  • Nalo Hopkinson received the British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[19].
  • Nalo Hopkinson received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[20].
  • Nalo Hopkinson is recorded as female[21].
  • Nalo Hopkinson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Nalo Hopkinson's sexual orientation is recorded as bisexuality[23].
  • Nalo Hopkinson's Commons category is recorded as Nalo Hopkinson[24].
  • Nalo Hopkinson's family name is recorded as Hopkinson[25].
  • Nalo Hopkinson's given name is recorded as Nalo[26].
  • Nalo Hopkinson's official website is recorded as https://www.nalohopkinson.com/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kingston[2], Nalo Hopkinson… she was born on December 20, 1960[3].

Education

Nalo Hopkinson's education included a stint at Seton Hill University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and editor[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Brown Girl in the Ring[12], a literary work[28]; The Salt Roads[13], a literary work[29]; and Skin Folk[14], a literary work[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Locus Award for Best First Novel[15], a literary award[31], in United States[32]; Astounding Award for Best New Writer[16], a literary award[33], founded in 1973[34]; World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17], a literary award[35], founded in 1975[36]; Inkpot Award[18], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1974[39]; British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[19], a literary award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1999[42]; and Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[20], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1974[45].

Why It Matters

Nalo Hopkinson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Nalo Hopkinson born?

Nalo Hopkinson was born in Kingston[2].

What did Nalo Hopkinson do for work?

Nalo Hopkinson worked as writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and editor[7].

Where did Nalo Hopkinson go to school?

Nalo Hopkinson was educated at Seton Hill University[11].

What awards did Nalo Hopkinson receive?

Honors received include Locus Award for Best First Novel[15], Astounding Award for Best New Writer[16], World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[17], and Inkpot Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . books.google.fr. books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [15] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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