Author Description

Home to the famed Iowa Writers' Workshop where aspiring writers perfect their craft, Iowa has much to offer. Under azure skies that cover endless acres of farmland, Iowans have worked the land for generations. In the rich soil of this wondrous state, it's not just crops that grow. The hopes and dreams of its people do so as well. Residents and visitors alike are treated with equal kindness in Iowa, where poetry is always in the air. And in Iowa's Best Emerging Poets, 85 up-and-coming poets have the chance to share their own visions, hopes, and words. Covering a wide array of topics ranging from love and heartbreak, family and friendship, the inherent beauty of nature, and so much more, these young talents will amaze you. Containing one poem per poet, this anthology is a compelling introduction to the great wordsmiths of tomorrow.