King Shoes and Clown Pockets by Faye Gibbons

King Shoes and Clown Pockets by Faye Gibbons

Faye Gibbons

1938-present

Faye Gibbons, born in Carter Quarter, Georgia, experienced a nomadic upbringing, frequently moving with her family through the mountains and mill towns of northern Georgia. Growing up without modern amenities, storytelling became a cherished pastime in her household. After attending school at the age of nine, Gibbons discovered the enchanting world of literature. She pursued higher education at Oglethorpe University, Emory University, and Berry College, obtaining a BA in 1961. Gibbons taught in Georgia and Alabama before pausing her teaching career to raise a family and embark on her writing journey. Her debut book, Some Glad Morning, was published in 1982, and she has since authored fiction and nonfiction works, engaging with readers through school visits and library events. Gibbons has received accolades such as the Georgia Book of the Year Award for juvenile fiction in 1983 and the Alabama Author Award in 1998. She currently resides in Deatsville, Alabama, actively contributing to literary communities and promoting the joy of reading and storytelling.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1989

King Shoes and Clown Pockets. New York; Morrow, 1989.

AL Book Collection

Gibbons, Faye, “King Shoes and Clown Pockets by Faye Gibbons,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8185.