Amber Atiya

Poet, Spoken Word Artist

Publications & Prizes

Poetry

Anthologies:
Soul Sister Revue Anthology (Jamii Publishing, 2020)
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Nepantla: An Anthology for Queer Poets of Color (Nightboat Books, 2019)
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Brooklyn Poets Anthology (Brooklyn Arts Press, 2017)
Chapbook:
the fierce bums of doo-wop (Argos Books, 2014)
Journals:
Anti-
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Black Renaissance Noire
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Drunken Boat
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PEN America
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Spoken Word

Performances:
Material Witness/Witness Material (2018)
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Poetry Project (2018)
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Prologue: Dedication, Reading and Ritual (2018)
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Sunday Salon, Boston Center for the Arts (2016)
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Poetry Electric at La Mama (2015)
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Poetry Now, Poetry Foundation (2015)
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Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, Theatre for the New City (2009)
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POTPOURRI! World Women Works Series (2009)
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Uptown Arts Stroll, The Cornerstone Center (2009)
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International Women's Day, Washington Square Park (2008)
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Bowery Poetry Club ()
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The Klimat Lounge ()
Prizes won: 

Artist-in-Residence, Triangle Arts Association (2018); Artist-in-Residence, Residency for New Collaborations, NurtureArts (2017); Artist-in-Residence, LMCC Workspace (2016); Poets House Fellowship (2012)

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Black, Disabled
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Brooklyn
Raised in: 
Brooklyn, NY
New York
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Last update: Apr 10, 2020