Ilie Ruby
Ilie Ruby is an American author and artist known for her novels 'The Language of Trees' and 'The Salt God's Daughter'. Raised in Rochester, NY, she has a background in education, writing, and documentary filmmaking. She holds degrees from the University of Maryland, Simmons College, and the University of Southern California. Her work often incorporates elements of magical realism, folklore, and themes of identity and family.
Awards
['Edwin L. Moses Prize for Fiction', 'Kerr Foundation Scholarship', 'Phi Kappa Phi Award for Creative Fiction', "Wesleyan Writer's Conference Davidoff Scholarship", 'Barbara Kemp Award for Outstanding Teaching and Scholarship']
Notable Works
['The Language of Trees', "The Salt God's Daughter"]
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