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11 Facts About Joanna Brooks

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Joanna Brooks was born on September 29,1971 and is an American author and scholar of American literature.

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Joanna Brooks is a frequent media commentator on faith in American life, particularly in relation to her own Mormonism.

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Joanna Brooks writes extensively about Mormonism and Mormon feminism and is often quoted in the media related to issues regarding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Joanna Brooks wrote as a senior correspondent for Religion Dispatches from 2011 to 2014, frequently addressing Mormon issues.

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Joanna Brooks was noted as one of "13 Religious Women to Watch in 2012".

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Joanna Brooks sits on the board of directors for Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought.

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Joanna Brooks is described as a feminist and liberal Mormon, in contrast to the predominantly conservative culture of Mormonism.

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In 2017 Joanna Brooks was among and ten co-authors publishing "Shoulder to the Wheel: Resources to Help Latter-day Saints Face Racism".

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Joanna Brooks is married to David Kamper and has two daughters.

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Joanna Brooks holds a bacherlor's degree from Brigham Young University and a PhD from UCLA.

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Joanna Brooks is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.