# Velma Pollard

> Velma Pollard was a Jamaican poet and fiction writer. Among her most noteworthy works are Shame Trees Don't Grow Here (1991) and Leaving Traces (2007). She was known for the melodious and expressive mannerisms in her work. She was the sister of writer Erna Brodber.

*Jamaican writer*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Country:** Jamaica
- **Born:** 1937-03-26
- **Died:** 2025-02-01
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** female

## Bio

Velma Pollard was a Jamaican poet and fiction writer. Among her most noteworthy works are Shame Trees Don't Grow Here (1991) and Leaving Traces (2007). She was known for the melodious and expressive mannerisms in her work. She was the sister of writer Erna Brodber.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 36.5

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19666215)

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