Gloria Naylor

Gloria Naylor (1950–2016) was born in New York and studied English and African American Studies. Her debut novel, *The Women of Brewster Place*, was published in 1982, followed by further novels and short stories. Her multifaceted work explored the lives, struggles, and hopes of Black people. She received, among other honors, the American Book Award and the National Book Award. Naylor taught literature and creative writing at several American universities.