Thursday, September 30, 2010

MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient



Acclaimed novelist and University of California, Davis professor Yiyun Li creates emotionally compelling literary portraits set in both China and the United States. Li was one of a select few recently chosen to receive a 2010 MacArthur Fellowship, a program also known as the genius award that grants a $500,000 stipend to individuals showing extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits.

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