About Alice Walker
Alice Walker is an acclaimed American author, poet, and activist, best known for her groundbreaking novel "The Color Purple," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983. Born on February 9, 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia, she has been a prominent voice in exploring themes of race, gender, and social injustice in her works. In addition to her literary achievements, Walker has been an outspoken advocate for civil rights and women's rights, contributing significantly to discussions around feminism and social change.