Author’s Bio:

Bree Bailey (she/her) is a proud giggly Latina poet who lives in Southern Austin, TX with her tiny delightful family. As a mental health advocate and former high school educator, Bree speaks openly about her experiences with PTSD, depression and anxiety, while also doing her best to bask in the light, beauty, and grace of the world. Bree’s poems have been featured in Olney Magazine, Exposition Review, West Trade Review, Gulf Stream Magazine, among others. Most recently, Bree won the 2023 Write Bloody Jack McCarthy National Book Prize and her debut poetry collection, Wailing on Whisper Street, is currently available with Write Bloody Publishing. Follow her on Instagram @breebaileypoetry or visit her at www.breebaileypoetry.com.