Matthew Frank

Matthew Frank is a Professor at Northern Michigan University's Department of English, with an M.F.A. from Arizona State University and a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves as the Nonfiction/Hybrids Editor of Passages North.

• Education: M.F.A. (Arizona State University), B.A. (University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign)

His research focuses on Creative Writing, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Food Studies. He is renowned for his literary works that blend narrative journalism with experimental storytelling, earning widespread critical acclaim.

His books have been recognized as New York Times Editors' Choice and NPR Notable Books, with The Mad Feast long-listed for The Art of Eating Prize. His work appears in prestigious journals like The Kenyon Review and The Paris Review.

• Scientific Awards: New York Times Editors' Choice, NPR Notable Book, Flavorwire Must Read Book, New Yorker Book to Watch Out For, Paris Review Staff Pick, Ploughshares Best Book of 2015, Paste Magazine Best Book of 2015, Plate Magazine Best Book of 2015, Largehearted Boy Best Book of 2015, Volume One Brooklyn Best Book of 2015, Long-listed for The Art of Eating Prize

Matthew Frank teaches courses in Nonfiction and Poetry at Northern Michigan University, emphasizing innovative writing practices and editorial mentorship through his role at Passages North.