Nina Revoyr

Nina Revoyr
Born	(1969-06-12) June 12, 1969 (age 55) Japan
Occupation	Writer
Nationality	American
Period	1990s–present
Notable works	Southland, Wingshooters
Notable awards	Ferro-Grumley Award (2004) Lambda Literary Award (2004) Indie Booksellers' Choice Award (2011) Midwest Booksellers Choice Award (2011)
Website
www.ninarevoyr.com

Nina Revoyr (born June 12, 1969) is an American novelist and children's advocate, best known for her award-winning 2003 novel Southland.^[1] She is also executive vice president and chief operating officer of Children's Institute, Inc., which provides clinical, youth development, family support and early childhood services to children and families affected by trauma, violence and poverty in Central and South Los Angeles.