Cassandra Dallett

Poet

Oakland, CA
California US
Email: 
cassandradallett@yahoo.com
Website: 
cassandradallett.com
Twitter/X: 
@cassandradallet
RSS feed: 
cassandradallett.me

Author's Bio

 

Cassandra Dallett lives in Oakland CA. Cassandra has published multiple chapbooks and full-length books of poetry, (two of which On Sunday, A Finch and Collapse both on Nomadic Press, were nominated for CA Book awards.) She has been nominated for six Pushcart Prizes and is nominated as Oakland’s first Poet Laureate, She has graced many stages, hosts the weekly writing workshop ONTWOSIX, is co-host of the quarterly-themed reading series MoonDrop Productions, host of The Badass Bookworm Podcast, and The Badass Bookworm’s Lit Loft. Her most recent book of poetry, A Pretty Little Wilderness came out on Be About It Press June of 2020. Look for links cassandradallett.me.

Publications & Prizes

Books:
Collapse (Nomadic Press, 2018)
,
On Sunday, A Finch (Nomadic Press, 2015)
,
Wet Reckless (Manic D Press, 2014)
Journals:
Ascent Aspirations Magazine
,
Censored Poets
,
Cherry Bleeds
,
Chiron Review
,
Criminal Class Review
,
deuce coupe
,
Gutter Eloquence
,
Hip Mama
,
Milvia Street
,
Opium Poetry 2.0
,
Poetry Super Highway
,
Yellow Mama
Prizes won: 

nominated six times for Pushcart Prize

nominated twice for California Book Award

nominated for first poet Laureate of Oakland, CA

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More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
White
Prefers to work with: 
Adults, At Risk Youth, Children, Disability, Homelessness, Illness/Wellness, Immigration, Incarcerated individuals, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Naturalists/Environmentalists, Seniors, Teachers, Teenagers, Women
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
lebanon, NH
New Hampshire
Raised in: 
San Francisco, CA
California
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Last update: May 28, 2021