Rachel McKibbens
Rachel McKibbens is an American poet originally from Santa Ana, California.
Rachel McKibbens
- Name
- Rachel McKibbens
- Birth Name
- Rachel Anne Camacho
- Birthplace
- Anaheim, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Poet, author
- Nationality
- United States
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• Name — Rachel McKibbens • Birth Name — Rachel Anne Camacho • Birthplace — Anaheim, California, U.S. • Occupation — Poet, author • Children — 5 Rachel McKibbens is an American poet originally from Santa Ana, California.
Early life
Early life
McKibbens was born Rachel Anne Camacho in Anaheim, California, and raised in Santa Ana. McKibbens was born during her parents' divorce proceedings and was briefly placed in foster care after she was born. She and her younger brother were separated in the foster care system before their father gained custody of them.
Career
Career
McKibbens is known for her poetry, essays, and short stories. She currently resides in upstate New York, where she teaches and writes. In reviewing her book Pink Elephant, a critic for The Rumpus said "McKibbens awakens and haunts with selfless honesty." Publishers Weekly gave a positive review of her book blud, saying "The poems feature razor-sharp imagery, and McKibbens exhibits an ear attuned to sonic texture."
Personal life
Personal life
McKibbens lives in Rochester, New York, and has five children. In 2021, her father and brother died of COVID-19. The story of their deaths, along with McKibbens' family history, became the subject of the 2022 podcast We Were Three, produced by Serial and The New York Times.
Works
Works
• Pink Elephant (Cypher, 2009; Small Doggies, 2016) • Into the Dark & Emptying Field (Small Doggies, 2013) • blud (Copper Canyon Press, 2017)
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- 1.McKibbens, Rachel. "Rachel McKibbens". rachelmckibbens.com. Retrieved on 15 October 2018.
- 2.Kushner, Daniel J. Poetry, politics, and pie. CITY News.
- 3.Rachel McKibbens. Copper Canyon Press.
- 4.Grise, Emily. Line / Break with Rachel McKibbens. Copper Canyon Press. 2021-04-02.
- 5.Rachel McKibbens. Poetry Foundation.
- 6.Flood, Alison. Prize-nominated poet's debut cancelled as plagiarism accusations build. The Guardian.
- 7.Bernard, Kristina. LIKE AN AMPUTEE'S PHANTOM ITCH. The Rumpus.
- 8.Blud. Publishers Weekly.
- 9.Lynch, Emily Hessney. Rachel McKibbens On a Thursday at Fuego. www.iheartroc.com.
- 10.Covid Revealed Mysteries. Radio Ink. 2022-10-13.
- 11.Updike, Nancy. We Were Three. The New York Times. 2022-10-12. 0362-4331.
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