Leon Rooke

Canadian writer · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1934 · age 92

Leon Rooke, CM is a Canadian novelist. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina in the United States. Educated at the University of North Carolina, he moved to Canada in 1969. He now lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Leon Rooke is read about 3 times a day, in 6 languages.

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Awards

North Carolina Award for Literature1990

Governor General's Award for English-language fiction1983

Member of the Order of Canada

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United States

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Websiteleonrooke.com

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Randall KenanBoth received North Carolina Award for Literature Harry GoldenBoth received North Carolina Award for Literature William LeuchtenburgBoth received North Carolina Award for Literature

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