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Jul 27, 2009 joyce carol oates published her first book, with shuddering fall, when she was twentysix years old and has since published more than fifty novels, as well as many volumes of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction. It is named for a topeka, kansas school librarian who was a longtime active member of the young adult library services association. The national book award is awarded by the national book foundation. Only two bets are certain when the national book awards will be announced at a ceremony on november 16. The new yorker offers a signature blend of news, culture.
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