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Feature Poet: Patricia Smith (by Tiarea Harrison)

10/12/2017

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Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1955, Patricia Smith is a well know figure in the literary community. Smith is a poet, an author, and a teacher. She is currently a Creative Writing professor at Sierra Nevada College. While she does teach at Sierra Nevada College, Smith is a four time individual Nation Poetry Slam champion and was featured in the documentary SlamNation. Her poetry has been featured in literary journals such as The Washington Post and Tin House. She is the author of several books. The books she has written includes Shoulda Been Jimi Savannah, Blood Dazzler, and Teahouse of the Almighty. Smith has won numerous awards for her writings. She has won the Carl Sandburg Literary award, the National Poetry Series award, and many others. 

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