Nina Revoyr | |
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Born | Japan | June 12, 1969
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | American |
Period | 1990s–present |
Notable works | Southland, Wingshooters |
Notable awards | Ferro-Grumley Award (2004) Lambda Literary Award (2004) Indie Booksellers' Choice Award (2011) Midwest Booksellers Choice Award (2011) |
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Nina Revoyr (born June 12, 1969) is an American novelist and children's advocate, best known for her award-winning 2003 novel Southland.[1] She is also executive vice president and chief operating officer of Children's Institute, Inc., which provides clinical, youth development, family support and early childhood services to children and families affected by trauma, violence and poverty in Central and South Los Angeles.