Saeed Jones
Memoir
Poetry
Saeed Jones is an acclaimed author and poet known for his memoir How We Fight for Our Lives and poetry collection Prelude to Bruise.
His work has garnered numerous accolades, including the Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction, Stonewall Book Awards, and Lambda Literary Awards.
Jones' writing explores themes of race, sexuality, and identity, drawing from his experiences as a gay Black man from the American South.
His powerful prose and unique perspective have established him as an important voice in contemporary literature.
Jones currently resides in Columbus, Ohio, where he continues to write and engage with issues of social justice and personal identity.