Writing Horror Poetry: Through the Lens of Local Folklore (Adults, Teens-Grades 9-12)

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Literature and Writing, Author Event, Workshop

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Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
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Fans of horror and folklore, join us for an evening of activities and inspiration on how to infuse horror and local legends into your work with local professor and award-winning author, Kailey Tedesco! In her most recent work, MOTHERDEVIL, she writes about postpartum depression told through the lens of the Jersey Devil's mother. 

 

Kailey Tedesco is the author of four collections of poetry, including Lizzie, Speak (winner of the White Stag Publishing MS Contest, 2018). Her most recent collection, MOTHERDEVIL (White Stag Publishing, 2024), is currently nominated for an Elgin Award. She teaches courses on Gothic literature and horror cinema. Her poetry won both first and second prize in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association's 2024 contest. You can find more of her work in Black Warrior Review, Driftwood Press, Electric Literature, Epiphany, Fairy Tale Review, and more. For further information, please visit kaileytedesco.com.