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Tolson, Nancy D
Instructor
A proud product of the Detroit Public Schools, Dr. Nancy D. Tolson received her Masters and PhD from the University of Iowa, researching the history and development of Black children’s literature. She has been a Ford Fellow, a NEH facilitator, as well as a Fulbright scholar/lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (Ghana) while conducting research on West African folklore. For three years, Tolson was an Illinois Humanities’ “Road Scholar” storytelling throughout the state.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department
- African-American Studies
- Tenure Status
- Non-Tenure Track
Interest Background
- Interest Keywords
- Black Children’s Literature,
Black Folklore,
20th Century Black Literature and Culture
Memberships & Professional Activities
| Dates | Type | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Professional Activity | Appointed to a five-year term on the Columbia Museum of Art Commission | Columbia Museum of Art |
| 2022 | Professional Activity | Named to the Coretta Scott King Book Award Community-Book Award Jury | Coretta Scott King Book Award Community |
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