Danez Smith

Danez Smith is a poet who bridges the poetics of the stage and the page. Their work, often centered around intersections of race, class, sexuality, faith, and social justice, uses rhythm, fierce raw power, and imagery to reimagine the world. Smith's writing is gripping, dismantling constructs of oppression, and striking at the human heart. Appearing widely in literary journals and anthologies, their work signifies a powerful voice in contemporary poetry.