Gwendolyn Brooks Net Worth

Publishes *A Street in Bronzeville*

Brooks' first published collection introduces her to a wider audience and establishes her poetic voice.

Wins Pulitzer for *Annie Allen*

Brooks becomes the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, raising her profile significantly.

Named Poet Laureate of Illinois

This appointment solidifies Brooks' role as a leading figure in Illinois' literary community.

Publishes *Blacks*

A collection of her poems solidifies her place in the American canon.

Death at age 83

Brooks passes away, leaving behind a lasting legacy as an important American poet.

A Legacy of Poetic Voice

Brooks is remembered as a major figure in American literature, particularly for her insightful portrayals of African American life.