Sasha Welland

Creative Nonfiction Writer

Seattle, WA
Washington US
Email: 
swelland@u.washington.edu
Website: 
www.sashawelland.com

Author's Bio

Sasha Welland received a PhD in anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is currently assistant professor of anthropology and women studies at the University of Washington. The Artist Trust, Blue Mountain Center, Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, Hedgebrook Retreat for Women Writers, and Millay Colony for the Arts have supported her work.

Publications & Prizes

Book:
A Thousand Miles of Dreams: The Journeys of Two Chinese Sisters (Rowman & Littlefield, 2006)
Journals:
Chain
,
ColorLines: Race, Culture, Action
,
Flyway
Prizes won: 

Booklist Editors' Choice 2006
Borders Original Voices Non-Fiction Selection 2006

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Mixed-Race
Prefers to work with: 
Adults
Fluent in: 
Chinese
Born in: 
Chicago
Raised in: 
St. Louis, MO
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Last update: Oct 15, 2008