Leah Naomi Green

Leah Naomi Green is a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Washington and Lee University's The College. Her research and creative work focus on poetry exploring themes of motherhood, nature, and spirituality. She has been widely recognized for her contributions, including the 2019 Walt Whitman Award and the 2021 Lucille Clifton Legacy Award. Her debut book, *The More Extravagant Feast*, delves into domestic life and environmental interconnectedness. Green also actively engages with the literary community through readings and educational initiatives, such as a 2025 'Lunch and Learn' event at W&L’s Museums. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges creative writing with environmental and spiritual themes, reflecting her homesteading lifestyle and family life in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

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Her poetry often intertwines personal narratives with broader ecological and existential questions. Recent works like *Origin Story* (2021) underscore climate action and environmental advocacy. Awards highlight her influence in contemporary poetry.