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Kenji Jasper

b. 1976

American writer

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About Kenji Jasper

Born 1976. Kenji Jasper is an American journalist and novelist.

Early life and career, and education Kenji Jasper was born in 1975 and was raised in Fairfax Village in southeast Washington, D.C. It has since been released in the United Kingdom and translated into French. It was later optioned to be made into a film by State Street Pictures (Soul Food, Barbershop, Roll Bounce) and Fox Searchlight Pictures.

His second novel, Dakota Grand, Jasper published The House on Childress Street in January 2006.

Publications

Nominated as the year's best short story by Mystery Writers of America.

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Education
Morehouse College

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People whose lives overlapped Kenji Jasper's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kenji Jasper?

American writer

When was Kenji Jasper born?

Kenji Jasper was born on 20 November 1976 in Washington, D.C..

What is Kenji Jasper's occupation?

Kenji Jasper is a journalist and novelist.

What nationality is Kenji Jasper?

Kenji Jasper is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenji Jasper

· Wikidata: Q6389334

· DBpedia: Kenji Jasper

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