Samantha Lê

Poet

San Luis Obispo, CA
California US

Author's Bio

Born in Sadec, Vietnam in the aftermath of war, Samantha Lê immigrated to San Francisco when she was nine. She now lives amongst the foothills and vineyards of California’s central coast where she paints, hikes and reinvents old, family recipes. A recipient of the James D. Phelan Literary Award and the Donor Circle for the Arts Grant, Lê holds an MFA in Creative Writing from San José State University. Her publications include Corridors and Little Sister Left Behind. Her poetry has appeared in Able Muse Review, Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review, Reed Magazine, Two Thirds North and other fine literary journals.

Publications & Prizes

Book:
Corridors (Chusma House, 2001)

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Asian American
Prefers to work with: 
Adults
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
SaDec
Raised in: 
San Jose, CA
California
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Last update: Jan 16, 2020