Joyce Carol Oates, the prolific award-winning writer, was named the 2007 Humanist of the Year by the American Humanist Association. The award was presented at the Association’s 66th Annual Conference, held in Portland, Oregon.
“Oates has long been recognized as a giant of literature," said Roy Speckhardt, the Association’s executive director. "And now we’re thrilled to formally honor her humanistic endeavors. Ms. Oates’s work reflects a deep respect for humanist values and expresses a devotion to humanistic social change.”
See the Celestial Timepiece web site for more information on Oates and for a list of her works.
