Thomas King

Thomas King

author Canada

Thomas King is an influential Indigenous author and scholar, celebrated for his storytelling prowess and insightful explorations of Indigenous identity and culture. His impact on literature is felt through the new generation of writers being published under Swift Water Books.

Born on Apr 24, 1941 (84 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
297,511
Power
12,979$
Sentiment
4.88
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 6 4.67 0.55% +10% 38,005,238 231,184 $1,700,000 10,341$
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 66,327 $2,700,000 2,638$
Totals 8 105,891,249 297,511 $4,400,000 12,979$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Thomas King is a Canadian-American writer whose works are being recommended for removal by the Vancouver School Board after he revealed he is not part Cherokee. 4

The Globe and Mail: Vancouver School Board recommends staff pull Thomas King’s work after revelation he is not part Cherokee

Canada Canada: Thomas King is an author who has faced controversy regarding his claimed Indigenous identity. 3

The Globe and Mail: Thomas King’s storytelling now feels like a betrayal

Canada Canada: Thomas King has withdrawn a coming novel from publication after revelations that the author, who has explored themes of racism and isolation through decades of storytelling and scholarship, is not part Cherokee. 5

The Globe and Mail: Thomas King withdraws next novel from publication after revelation he is not part Cherokee

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Thomas King revealed the findings on Monday in an opinion piece published in the Globe and Mail newspaper. 5

BBC: Author of Inconvenient Indian discovers he has no indigenous roots

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Thomas King is a prominent Canadian-American author who has long claimed Indigenous ancestry but recently learned he has no Cherokee ancestry. 5

The Guardian: Canada: ‘Inconvenient Indian’ author Thomas King says he is not Indigenous | Canada