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Rachel McKibbens
Born

Rachel Anne Camacho


Occupation(s)Poet, author
Children5

Rachel McKibbens is an American poet originally from Santa Ana, California.[1][2]

Early life

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McKibbens was born Rachel Anne Camacho in Anaheim, California, and raised in Santa Ana.[3] 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.[4]

Career

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McKibbens is known for her poetry, essays, and short stories. She currently resides in upstate New York, where she teaches and writes.[5][6]

In reviewing her book Pink Elephant, a critic for The Rumpus said "McKibbens awakens and haunts with selfless honesty."[7] 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."[8]

Personal life

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McKibbens lives in Rochester, New York, and has five children.[9] In 2021, her father and brother died of COVID-19.[10] 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.[11]

Works

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References

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  1. ^ McKibbens, Rachel. "Rachel McKibbens". rachelmckibbens.com. Retrieved on 15 October 2018.
  • ^ Kushner, Daniel J. "Poetry, politics, and pie". CITY News. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  • ^ "Rachel McKibbens". Copper Canyon Press. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  • ^ Grise, Emily (2021-04-02). "Line / Break with Rachel McKibbens". Copper Canyon Press. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  • ^ "Rachel McKibbens". Poetry Foundation.
  • ^ Flood, Alison. "Prize-nominated poet's debut cancelled as plagiarism accusations build". The Guardian.
  • ^ Bernard, Kristina. "LIKE AN AMPUTEE'S PHANTOM ITCH". The Rumpus.
  • ^ "Blud". Publishers Weekly.
  • ^ Lynch, Emily Hessney. "Rachel McKibbens On a Thursday at Fuego". www.iheartroc.com. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  • ^ "Covid Revealed Mysteries". Radio Ink. 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  • ^ Updike, Nancy; Pifer, Jenelle; Snyder, Julie (2022-10-12). "We Were Three". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-10-14.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rachel_McKibbens&oldid=1208882421"

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