Cyn Grace Sylvie

Poet, Spoken Word Artist

Jersey City, NJ
New Jersey US
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Author's Bio

Cyn Grace Sylvie (she/they) is a queer neurodivergent writer and spiritual educator whose work explores the internal drives and subversive desires of human experience, through the lens of mythology, sensuality, diaspora and mysticism. Cyn is a recipient of Epiphany Magazine’s 2017 Short Nonfiction Prize, and long-listed as a Notable Nonfiction Selection in ‘The Best American Essays of 2018’ (Mariner Books). Their writing has appeared in The Literary Review, The Dewdrop, Open Secrets Magazine, and The Rumpus. They are the founder of TAROT CHURCH, an educational movement that aims to destigmatize tarot across faith systems. They reside in Jersey City, NJ. 

Publications & Prizes

Poetry

Journals:
Beyond Words
,
Daughter
,
Dewdrop
, ,
Math Magazine
,
Second Coming

Spoken Word

Performances:
InspiredWordNYC Presents: The Poetry Hour (2025)
,
JC Writers Presents: Do Not Enter (2025)
,
Brooklyn Poets Friday Night Open (2024)
,
Pride & Performance: Soul Showcase (2024)
,
There’s A Lot To Unpack Here: The Poetry Interview & Reading Series (2024)
,
Epiphany Magazine Spring/Summer Launch (2017)
Prizes won: 

• Epiphany Magazine’s 2017 Short Nonfiction Prize

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Italian American
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Born in: 
Jersey City, NJ
New Jersey
Raised in: 
Cherry Hill, NJ
New Jersey
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Last update: Jul 23, 2025