Lucinda Roy's

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Here is where you'll find biographical information about Lucinda Roy.

Personal:

Lucinda Roy was born on December 19, 1955 in Battersea, South London.  Her father was Maroon Jamaican artist, sculptor, and writer, Namba Roy.  Her mother was English--a former actor who went into teaching later in life.  An author, professor, and artist, Lucinda is married to Larry Jackson.  They live in Blacksburg, Virginia.  Read more...

Professional:

Lucinda Roy is an Alumni Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech, where she has taught since 1985.  She has won numerous awards for her teaching and writing.  Currently, she teaches graduate and undergraduate classes in the Creative Writing MFA graduate program, the Creative Writing undergraduate program, and the Literature, Language and Culture programs at Virginia Tech.

"Carousel"--a poem by Lucinda Roy about her father, Namba Roy

Copyright: Lucinda Roy