American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 17 (1996) Winner
E. J. Miller Laino
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E. J. Miller Laino
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1948-03-10 （United States）
- Died
- 2021-11-16 age 73
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Key West, Florida
Career
- Occupations
- Poet, Author, Teacher
- Active Years
- 1990-2021
- Affiliations
- Florida Keys Community College (The College of the Florida Keys, faculty)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Fitchburg State College | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Country:
United States
Fitchburg State College
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | American Book Award | Girl Hurt | — | Before Columbus Foundation | Winner |
| — | Vermont Studio Center Fellowship | — | — | Vermont Studio Center | Fellowship |
American Book Award
1996
Work:
Girl Hurt
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation
Result:
Winner
Vermont Studio Center Fellowship
Organization:
Vermont Studio Center
Result:
Fellowship
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Girl Hurt
1995 PoetryA lyrical collection exploring pain, loss, and identity from intimate, personal perspectives.
losspainidentitymemory
Turning
2000 PoetryA follow-up poetry collection addressing change, turning points, and personal history.
changetimerelationships
Cracking Open
Poetry (forthcoming before death)A collection reportedly forthcoming before her death; described as continuing themes of personal experience and introspection.
introspectionhealingrenewal
Bibliography
- Girl Hurt (1995)
- Turning (2000)
- Editor (with others): In My Life: Encounters with The Beatles (1998)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyrical and personal voicedelicate depiction of inner emotions
- Recurring Motifs
- loss and recoverymemoryrelationshipsmusic (interest in The Beatles)
Legacy
E. J. Miller Laino was an American poet recognized for her lyrical work, notably winning the 1996 American Book Award. She contributed to regional literary life through publications, workshops, and teaching.
Archives
- Alice James Books - Author page (archived)
Trivia
- Winner of the 1996 American Book Award.
- Lived in Key West and taught at a Florida community college.
- Co-edited an anthology related to The Beatles.