Aaron Samuels

Poet, Spoken Word Artist

Providence, RI
Rhode Island US
Email: 
AaronSamuelsPoetry@gmail.com
Website: 
AaronSamuelsPoetry.com

Author's Bio

Aaron Samuels, raised in Providence, Rhode Island by a Jewish mother and a Black father, is a Cave Canem Fellow and a nationally acclaimed performer. His work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, featured on TV One’s Verses & Flow, and has appeared in many journals including Tidal Basin Review and Muzzle Magazine. His debut collection of poetry, Yarmulkes & Fitted Caps was released on Write Bloody Publishing in fall 2013. More information can be found at: http://aaronsamuelspoetry.com/

Publications & Prizes

Poetry

Book:
Yarmulkes & Fitted Caps (Write Bloody Publishing, 2013)
Journals:
Mandala Journal
,
Muzzle
,
Radius
,
THRUSH Poetry Journal
,
Tidal Basin Review
,
Used Furniture Review

Spoken Word

Performances:
Be'chol Lashon (2013)
,
Busboys & Poets (2013)
,
Massachusetts Student Day of Poetry (2013)
,
TEDx Washington University (2013)
,
Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival (2012)
,
Louder than a Bomb, Chicago (2011)
,
The Green Mill (2011)
,
Verses & Flow (2011)

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
African American
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Raised in: 
Edgewood, RI
Rhode Island
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Last update: Oct 31, 2013