Jewel Allison Poet and Author
Jewel Allison was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York from an American mother and a Bajan father. Jewel came up in a in a family that was culturally rich. It was a common sight to see great artists... Read More
Juan Felipe Herrera Former Poet Laureate of the United States
The son of migrant farm workers, Herrera was educated at UCLA and Stanford University, and he earned his MFA from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. His numerous poetry collections include 187... Read More
Jacqueline Woodson New York Times Bestselling Author and National Book Award Winner
Jacqueline Woodson is an American writer of books for adults, children, and adolescents. She is best known for her National Book Award-Winning memoir Brown Girl Dreaming, and her Newbery Honor-winning... Read More
Jericho Brown Acclaimed Poet, American Book Award Winner
Please (New Issues, 2008), Jericho Brown's debut poetry collection, won the 2009 American Book Award and has garnered a tonne of attention since its publication. According to Terrance Hayes, "Please i... Read More
Joy Harjo Former United States Poet Laureate
Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, is a member of the Mvskoke Nation and belongs to Oce Vpofv (Hickory Ground). She is only the second poet to be appointed a third term a... Read More
Joshua Bennett Professor of Literature and Distinguished Chair of Humanities at MIT
American author, educator, and creative mind. He holds the esteemed position of a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College. Bennett is actively involved in research and teaching... Read More