Aja Beech

Poet

Philadelphia , PA
Pennsylvania US
Email: 
ajabeech@outlook.com
Website: 
www.authorajabeech.org

Author's Bio

Aja Beech is an artist, author, and organizer living in America, her works can be found internationally. She uses her art to address systemic issues related to equity for people of all abilities, fair pay, environmental justice, victims’ rights, and criminal justice reform.

Publications & Prizes

Chapbook:
Blood Magic (Moonstone Press, 2025)
Journals:
Full House Literary
,
Streetcake Magazine
,
The 5-2: Crime Poetry Weekly
Prizes won: 

Citation, Philadelphia City Council Resolutions for Disability Day of Mourning resolution, 2019

Nominee, Sundress Best of the Net, for the poem Borders, 2016

Nominee, Pushcart Prize, for the poem for you women, 2012

Recipient, Philadelphia Creative Connector, 2011

Recipient, Leeway Foundation Art and Change Grant, 2010

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Personal Favorites

What I'm reading now: 
The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
American
Prefers to work with: 
Adults, Disability, Illness/Wellness, Mental Health, Naturalists/Environmentalists, Religious Studies, Schools, Veterans, Women
Born in: 
Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania
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Last update: Jul 22, 2025