Toni Cade Bambara
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Toni Cade Bambara was an African-American author, filmmaker, and college professor born on March 25, 1939 in New York City, NY. She is best known for her 1999 novel, Those Bones Are Not My Child, and the popular short story, "Blues Ain't No Mocking Bird" (1976). Her other works include the short story collection, The Sea Birds Are Still Alive (1977) and the 1980 novel, The Salt Eaters.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 25, 1939
Birth Place New York City, NY
Age 81 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 9, 1995 (age 56)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)

About

An African-American author, filmmaker, and college professor, she is best known for her 1999 novel, Those Bones Are Not My Child, as well as for the popular short story, "Blues Ain't No Mocking Bird" (1976). Her other literary works include the short story collection, The Sea Birds Are Still Alive (1977) and the 1980 novel, The Salt Eaters.

Before Fame

She graduated from Queens College with a B.A. in Theater Arts and English Literature and later received a Master's degree in American Studies from City College, New York. She published her debut short story collection, Gorilla, My Love, in 1972.

Trivia

She studied to be a mime at the Ecole de Mime Etienne Decroux in Paris, France.

Family Life

She was born in New York City to Walter and Helen (Henderson) Cade. She later settled in Atlanta, Georgia with her daughter, Karma Bene.

Associated With

Her novel, Those Bones Are Not My Child, was labeled as her masterpiece by author Toni Morrison.

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