Leslie Sainz

Leslie Sainz is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of English, Communications and Media at Salve Regina University, concurrently serving as Managing Editor of the New England Review. Her affiliations include fellowships at Bucknell University's Stadler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts and recognition from institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts.

Her scholarly and creative work centers on poetry, creative writing, and literary criticism, with a focus on Cuban diaspora narratives. This is evidenced by her award-winning collection 'Have You Been Long Enough at Table' and publications in leading journals such as the Yale Review and American Poetry Review.

Awards and honors:

• Audre Lorde Award (2024)
• Finalist: Norma Farber First Book Award, New England Book Award, Vermont Book Award
• Fellowships: National Endowment for the Arts, CantoMundo, Stadler Center at Bucknell University
• Scholarships/Honors: Miami Writers Institute, Adroit Journal