Writing
Before I was anything else, I was a writer. I wrote my first book in second grade. Since then: dozens of stories, hundreds of poems, a million ads and manifestos.
Poetry
Featured in textbooks, collections, art exhibits, and national publications.
"Skin Teeth" — Poetry Magazine · Union League Civic and Arts Poetry Prize · Pushcart Prize XXX
"Hurricane Georges" — Poetry Magazine · BBC Radio · "Poetry Map" art exhibit (Malta)
"Lady Macbeth's Confession" — Poetry Magazine · Lenses on Literature textbook (2024)
"Feasting" — Oxford American
"November" — Oxford American
"Fences" — Plume Poetry 9
Articles
Building Connection and Community Through Social Media — Grow Schools
What Your Portfolio Says About You — One Club
Emerging Creator Starter Kit — ADCOLOR x Meta
Tips for Job Seekers — One Club's Where Are All The Black People
Awesome or Awful Infographic — Featured in Business Insider, Communication Arts, Design Taxi, The Art Director's Club Awesome or Awful
Baby Food for Creatives — The original blog (2011–2016)
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