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Also Known As Nora Keita Jemisin
Born September 19, 1972 (age 52) • Iowa City • Iowa
Awards And Honors Hugo Award (2018) • Hugo Award (2017) • Hugo Award (2016)
Notable Works “How Long ’Til Black Future Month?” • “The Broken Kingdoms” • “The City We Became” • “The Fifth Season” • “The Killing Moon” • “The Kingdom of Gods” • “The Obelisk Gate” • “The World We Make”

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