Shay youngblood biography

American playwright, author and educator (1959–2024)

Sharon Ellen Youngblood (October 16, 1959 – June 11, 2024) was an American playwright, author of short stories and novels, artist, and educator.

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Youngblood was born in Columbus, Georgia and has been fascinated with the written word since she first learned how to read.

Shay Youngblood, a novelist, playwright, poet, and author of short stories, was born in in Columbus, Georgia, and grew up with her grandmother and great.

Her works explored themes of identity, community, and resilience, giving voice to generations of African-American women.

Shay Youngblood
Born	Sharon Ellen Youngblood (1959-10-16)October 16, 1959 Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Died	June 11, 2024(2024-06-11) (aged 64) Peachtree City, Georgia, U.S.
Education	Clark Atlanta University (BA) Brown University (MFA)
Occupation(s)	Playwright, novelist, author, artist
Notable work	Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery, Talking Bones, Black Girl in Paris
Website	www.shayyoungblood.com

Biography

Shay Youngblood was born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1959, the only child of Mary Lee Kemp and Lonnie Willis Crosby.

Her surname came from one of her mother’s husbands.^[1] Much of Youngblood's