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Ryka Aoki

Ryka Oba

American author of speculative fiction.

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Instance Of

Human

Sex or Gender

Trans Woman
Female

Educated At

Cornell University
( - 1992)
Academic Degree
:
Master of Fine Arts
Academic Major
:
Creative Writing
End Time
: 1992

Occupation

Poet
Novelist
Writer
Composer
University Teacher
Artist
Judoka

Name in Native Language

Ryka Aoki
青木

Native Language

American English

Languages Spoken, Written or Signed

American English
Japanese
English

Official Website

https://rykaryka.com/

Country of Citizenship

United States

Field of Work

Poetry
Literature
Music
Teaching
English
Performance Artwork
Judo
Gender Studies

Award Received

Otherwise Award
(2021)
For Work
:
Light From Uncommon Stars
Together With
:
Rivers Solomon
Follows
:
Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Followed By
:
Q134451503
Followed By
:
Q134451467
Followed By
:
Vajra Chandrasekera
Followed By
:
Dolki Min
Point in Time
: 2021

Notable Work

Light From Uncommon Stars

Nominated For

Lambda Literary Award
(2013)
Point in Time
: 2013
Hugo Award for Best Novel
(2022)
For Work
:
Light From Uncommon Stars
Point in Time
: 2022
Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction
(2022)
Subject Named As
:finalists
For Work
:
Light From Uncommon Stars
Point in Time
: 2022
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
(2022)
For Work
:
Light From Uncommon Stars
Point in Time
: 2022
Ignyte Award for Best Novel – Adult
(2022)
For Work
:
Light From Uncommon Stars
Point in Time
: 2022
Ignyte Award for Best Novel – YA
(2022)
For Work
:
Light From Uncommon Stars
Point in Time
: 2022
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature
(2022)
For Work
:
Light From Uncommon Stars
Point in Time
: 2022

Employer

Santa Monica College

Pseudonym

ryka aoki

Work Location

Santa Monica

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