Arundhati Roy

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Arundhati Roy born?November 24, 1961
2. Where was Arundhati Roy born?Shillong, Meghalaya, India
3. How big is Arundhati Roy?Human rights, environmental justice, critique of state policies and corporate actions
4. What is the debut novel?'The God of Small Things' (1997)
5. What is the major literary award?Booker Prize for Fiction (1997) for 'The God of Small Things'
6. Who is Arundhati Roy?Arundhati Roy is an Indian author and activist who writes books and speaks out for human rights and the environment.

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