Printable view of J. E. Robinson

Listed as:

Poet, Fiction Writer, Creative Nonfiction Writer

Public address:

Alton, IL

Illinois US

Email:

jerobinson1008@gmail.com

Bio:

Born October 8, 1965 in Alton, Illinois, J. E. Robinson was graduated from Howard University and the University of Missouri-Columbia. He was a private school history teacher, creator/producer/host of "Eavesdropping," a half-hour radio conversation, proprietor of J. E. Robinson, Tours, specializing in the Underground Railroad of the Saint Louis area, and a university history professor. In 2023, he retired to devote his time to playwriting for Off-Broadway, which has served as a venue for his work since 2015.

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

In which languages are you fluent?:

English

Born in:

Alton, IL

Illinois

Raised in:

Alton

Prizes won:

recipient, Illinois Arts Council Literary Award; nominee, Pushcart Prize; finalist, Tartts Award; recipient, Plainsongs Award from Hastings College (Nebraska); novel SKIP MACALESTER designated a "Paperback Pick" by the American Booksellers Association; "Nails," Notable Essay of 2008, BEST AMERICAN ESSAYS of 2009; THE DAY RIDER AND OTHER STORIES: A COLLECTION won the Award in Gay Literature, 2014 San Francisco Book Festival.

Identifies as:

African American

LGBTQ

Prefers to work with:

Any