Gloria Naylor

About

An American fiction writer and teacher, she is best known for her relationship-themed novel, The Women of Brewster Place (1982). Her other works include Mama Day (1988) and Bailey's Cafe (1992).

Before Fame

She studied English at Brooklyn College.

Trivia

Her novel, The Women of Brewster Place, won the National Book Award.

Family Life

She was the New York-born daughter of Roosevelt McCain and Alberta McAlpin.

Associated With

The Women of Brewster Place was made into a film by Oprah Winfrey's production company.