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Annie Liontas is an Associate Professor of Writing at George Washington University and faculty at the Disquiet International Literary Program in Lisbon. They are a genderqueer author known for their crip-queer memoir Sex with a Brain Injury (2024) and debut novel Let Me Explain You (2015).
- Co-editor of A Manner of Being: Writers on their Mentors
- Mentor for Pen City’s incarcerated writers
- Co-host of literary podcast LitFriends
Educational Background:
- MFA graduate from Syracuse University
Annie’s research and creative work intersects with Creative Writing, Disability Studies, and Queer Literature. Their memoir explores themes of concussion recovery through a crip-queer lens, while their novel and editing projects emphasize narrative, identity, and mentorship in literary contexts.
Scientific Awards & Recognition:
- New York Times Editors Choice (2015)
- SELF Magazine’s Book of the Month (2024)
- NPR’s Fresh Air feature with Terry Gross
Annie secured a Mellon Foundation grant for a Disability Justice storytelling initiative targeting criminal justice communities. They actively engage in literary mentorship and have participated in events like craft sessions, readings, and panels as part of their academic and creative practice.
