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Christine Kitano is an Associate Professor in the Lichtenstein Center at Stony Brook University, specializing in poetry and creative writing. She is the author of two poetry collections: Birds of Paradise (Lynx House Press) and Sky Country (BOA Editions), which won the Central New York Book Award and was a finalist for the Paterson Poetry Prize. Her chapbook Dumb Luck & other poems (Texas Review Press) won the Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize. She also co-edited They Rise Like a Wave (Blue Oak Press), an anthology of Asian American women and nonbinary poets.
Her research interests center on poetry as a medium for exploring identity, cultural heritage, and marginalized voices, particularly within Asian American and nonbinary communities. Her work bridges literary arts with social commentary, reflecting her commitment to amplifying underrepresented narratives.
- Awards:
- Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize
- Central New York Book Award
- Paterson Poetry Prize Finalist
Kitano’s creative output includes both original poetry and collaborative editorial projects, showcasing her dual role as a writer and curator of contemporary voices.
