📚 No one loves books more than Joyce Carol Oates. At Rutgers, the prolific American literature author teaches a competitive advanced fiction writing course that has inspired generations of writers. Her students describe her workshop as transformative, where they refine their voice, gain confidence, and learn the discipline of the craft from a literary legend. With more than 60 novels and countless accolades, including the National Book Award and the National Humanities Medal, Oates’s impact extends far beyond the classroom. Several of her works have been adapted for film and TV, including Blonde, We Were the Mulvaneys, and Smooth Talk. This #NationalBookLoversDay, we celebrate a master of storytelling whose passion for the written word continues to shape Rutgers and the world. ❤️📖 Read more 👀 in bio