| Full Name |
Karen Louise Erdrich |
| Date of Birth |
07 July 1954 |
| Place of Birth |
Little Falls, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Date of Death |
- |
| Place of Death |
- |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Dartmouth College (B.A.), Johns Hopkins University (M.A.) |
| Profession |
Novelist, poet, short story writer, children's author |
| Years of Activity |
1984-present |
| Brief Information |
Louise Erdrich is an American author known for her novels, poetry, and children's books. Her work often explores Native American themes, particularly those relating to the Ojibwe people, and is set in the fictional town of Matchimanito, North Dakota. She is a recipient of numerous literary awards, including the National Book Award for Fiction and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. |