Awiakta, Marilou
Marilou Awiakta is a Native American author of the Cherokee tribe. She was born on January 24, 1936 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is renowned for writing several books that blend stories, essays and poetry. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1958 receiving a B.A. in both English and French. She worked as a civilian liaison officer and translator for the U.S. Air Force at Laon Air Force Base, France from 1964-1967. Information derived from Wikipedia
Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee
