July 1

Yang Gwija

Yang Gwija 양귀자 (Yang Guija) (born July 1, 1955) Korean novelist, short story writer – Rust

Read more about Yang Guija here

Watch a class (Korean language) about Yang Guija's book about people of Wonmi Dong
 here


Ofentse Pitse

Ofentse Pitse (born July 1, 1992) South African conductor

Read more about Ofentse Pitse here

Watch an interview with Ofentse Pitse
 here


Irna Phillips

Irna Phillips (born July 1, 1901) U.S. radio/television writer, soap opera creator – As the World Turns

Read more about Irna Phillips here

Watch William Bell talk about Irna Phillips
 here

Twyla Tharp

Twyla Tharp (born July 1, 1941) U.S. choreographer, dancer – The Creative Habit (2005)

The Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation here

Twyla Tharp talks about Baryshnikov
 here