I write poetry about people, places, ideas, and feelings, aiming simply to tell the truth as I know it, hoping others may feel the ring of familiarity and strangeness that marks authentic experience.
Literary awards received and date received.
•James Hearst Poetry Prize (North American Review) 2005, for “Polio Water in 1955"
•Sow’s Ear Review Poetry Prize, for “Bathsheba Bathing” 2003
•2003 Reader’s Choice Award for book "The Glove of The World"
•Featured Iowa poet, International Poetry Festival, Des Moines, IA, April 2001
•Pippistrelle Best of the Small Press Award for 1998 for book "Rootbound"
•First Prize: Minnesota Voices Project Poetry Competition, 1996 for "Rootbound"
•First Place, South Coast Poetry Review contest, 1993, for “These Baptizing Waters”
•First Place, Iowa Woman magazine Poetry Competition, for “Felix Culpa” 1991
Book Types:
Poetry Collection
Audience Types:
Adult
Are you willing to do programs for schools, libraries, or other groups?
Yes
If you are willing to do programs, will you charge a fee?
Yes
Mailing Address:
Jeanne Emmons
Briar Cliff University
3303 Rebecca
Sioux City, IA 51104
Emmons, Jeanne C.
