American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 39 (2018) Winner
Rachelle Cruz
ラシェル・クルス
Rachelle Cruz
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Riverside, California, USA
Career
- Occupations
- Poet, Educator
- Affiliations
- University of California, Riverside (faculty), Inlandia Institute (associated)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | American Book Award | God’s Will for Monsters | — | Before Columbus Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Inlandia Literary Laureate | — | — | Inlandia Institute | 就任/受賞 |
American Book Award
2018
Work:
God’s Will for Monsters
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation
Result:
受賞
Inlandia Literary Laureate
2019
Organization:
Inlandia Institute
Result:
就任/受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
God’s Will for Monsters
2017 PoetryA poetry collection that explores immigration, community, and personal identity. The poems examine voice, memory, and family to interrogate relationships between the individual and community.
CommunityIdentityImmigrant experienceFamily
Bibliography
- God’s Will for Monsters (Inlandia, 2017)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Free verseConversational voicePlace-based vocal expression
- Recurring Motifs
- Monsters (used metaphorically)Family and memoryMovement and borders
Legacy
Known for poetry rooted in community and for her work as an educator; recognized by the 2018 American Book Award and appointment as Inlandia Literary Laureate in 2019. Influential within the Southern California poetic landscape.
Trivia
- Won the 2018 American Book Award.
- Served as Inlandia Literary Laureate in 2019.
- Teaches at the University of California, Riverside.