Carmen Gillespie

Poet

Lewisburg, PA
Pennsylvania US

Publications & Prizes

Book:
Jonestown: A Vexation (Lotus Press, Inc., 2011)
Chapbook:
Lining the Rails (Pudding House Press, 2008)
Prizes won: 

Harold and Gladys Cook Creativity Award;

Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Prize;

Named one of Essence magazine’s 40 Favorite Poets;

Fine Arts Workshop in Provincetown Archie D. and Bertha H. Walker Foundation Poetry Scholarship;

Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Excellence in Poetry Award;

Cave Canem Fellow;

Fulbright Scholar;

Mellon Fellowship

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
African American
Prefers to work with: 
Any
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Last update: Mar 14, 2011