Alana Saltz

Poet, Creative Nonfiction Writer

Author's Bio

Alana Saltz is a disabled poet, essayist, and activist. She's the founder and editor-in-chief of Blanket Sea, a magazine and small press showcasing work by disabled creators. She is the author of three poetry chapbooks: The Uncertainty of Light (BSP, 2020), Seedling (Maverick Duck, 2020), and Where It Was Coldest (Roaring Junior, 2021). Her essays and poetry appear in a variety of print and online publications. Learn more at alanasaltz.com and follow her on social media @alanasaltz.

Education: 
Antioch University MFA

Publications & Prizes

Creative Nonfiction

Journals:
East Jasmine Review
,
Huffington Post
,
Los Angeles Times
,
Washington Post

Poetry

Book:
Seedling (Maverick Duck Press, 2020)
Chapbooks:
Where It Was Coldest (Roaring Junior Press, 2021)
,
The Uncertainty of Light (Blanket Sea Press, 2020)
Journals:
Five 2 One Magazine
,
Meow Meow Pow Pow Lit
,
Moonchild Magazine
,
Occulum
,
Okay Donkey
,
Tiny Spoon
,
Yes Poetry
Prizes won: 

Best of the Net nominee. Tiny Spoon Erasure Contest winner. AWP panelist, 2019.

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More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
No
Identifies as: 
American, Disabled, Jewish
Prefers to work with: 
Any, Disability, LGBTQ, Mental Health
Fluent in: 
English
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Last update: Feb 26, 2021