Patricia Smith
American poet
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Summary
Patricia Smith was born on June 25, 1955[1], in Chicago[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], poet[5], and journalist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (516 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1955[8]
- Spouse: Bruce DeSilva[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Employer: College of Staten Island[12], Sierra Nevada University[13]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[14], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15], Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize[16], Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Patricia Smith[19]
- Family name: Smith[20]
- Given name: Patricia[21]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[22]
- Participant in: Furious Flower Conference (3rd: 2014)[23], Furious Flower Conference (4th: 2024)[24]
- Nominated for: Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Art+Feminism[27]
Why It Matters
Patricia Smith is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Patricia Smith born?
Patricia Smith was born in Chicago[2].
Who was Patricia Smith married to?
Patricia Smith's spouses include Bruce DeSilva[9].
What did Patricia Smith do for work?
Patricia Smith worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], poet[5], and journalist[6].
What awards did Patricia Smith receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15], Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize[16], and Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize[17].