Paisley Rekdal

7 books

About the Author

Paisley Rekdal is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and memoirist whose work deftly explores the intersections of identity, race, and the body in contemporary American life. Drawing from her own experiences as a mixed-race woman, she crafts narratives that challenge societal norms and illuminate the complexities of belonging. With a background in creative writing and a professorship at the University of Utah, Rekdal's writing has been featured in prestigious journals and anthologies, earning her fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation. Her latest collection, 'Six Girls without Pants,' showcases her innovative voice, blending lyricism with unflinching honesty to provoke and enchant readers.

Common genres

Biography creative nonfiction History memoir Photography Poetry

Writing style

lyrical introspective provocative