Christine Poreba

Poet

Chicago, IL
Illinois US
Website: 
www.christineporeba.com

Author's Bio

Christine Poreba was born and raised in New York City. She holds an MFA in Poetry from the University of Florida as well as an MSE from Bank Street College of Education. Her poems have appeared in various journals. Her book, Rough Knowledge, won the Philip Levine Prize. After living for many years in North Florida, she recently relocated to the Chicago area with her family.

Publications & Prizes

Anthology:
Connections: New York City Bridges in Poetry (P & Q Press, 2012)
Book:
Rough Knowledge (Anhinga Press, 2015)
Journals:
Atlanta Review
,
Birmingham Poetry Review
,
Ellipsis
,
Natural Bridge
,
Pinch
,
Poet Lore
,
Poetry Southeast
,
Rattle
,
Southern Review
,
The Sow's Ear Poetry Review
,
Subtropics
,
The Potomac Review
Prizes won: 

Florida Individual Artist's Fellowship, Philip Levine Prize, Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Prize

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
White
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
New York City
Raised in: 
New York City, NY
New York
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Last update: Feb 11, 2021