August Program - Jane Little Botkin - Writing Biographies

National award–winning author Jane Little Botkin melds personal narratives of American families often with compelling stories of western women. After teaching for thirty years in 2008, she was honored by the Texas State Legislature by formal resolution for her work with local history and education. Soon after she served on the Western Writers of America board and later as its vice president. Jane continues to judge entries for the prestigious Spur Award; reviews new book releases; authors articles for various magazines; and speaks to groups in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.

Her first two works won numerous awards in historical biography and women’s studies, including two Spur Awards, two Caroline Bancroft History Prizes, the Texas Book Award, and the Barbara Sudler Award for the best book written on the West by a woman. Jane was also a finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award, High Plains Book Award, Women Writing…