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Katie Bickham is a Professor of English at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana. She is an accomplished poet and educator with two published books: Mouths Open to Name Her (LSU Press, 2019) and The Belle Mar (Pleiades, 2015). Her work has earned significant literary recognition, including awards from The Missouri Review, Rattle, New Millennium, and the Lena-Miles Wever Todd Prize.
- M.F.A., Creative Writing, 2013, Stonecoast, University of Southern Maine
- M.A., Liberal Arts, 2011, Louisiana State University Shreveport
- B.A., English, 2008, Louisiana State University Shreveport
Her research and creative work focus on documentary-style poetry, narrative and lyrical exploration of personal and historical themes, and the intersection of women’s literature with modern American poetry. Her practice often connects disparate ideas—such as historical events and intimate human experiences—to create emotionally urgent and socially reflective works.
Key trends in her poetry include themes of survival, emotional resilience, historical memory, familial relationships, and societal critique. Her works often blend personal narrative with broader cultural and historical contexts, as seen in poems like The Thing Worth Saving and The Ferryman, which juxtapose intimate family moments with global tragedies.
- Missouri Review Editor’s Prize
- Rattle Reader’s Choice Award
- New Millennium Poetry Prize
- Lena-Miles Wever Todd Prize
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) State Fellowship
- State of Louisiana Fellowship (SLS)
