Nina Bannett

Poet

Brooklyn, NY
New York US

Author's Bio

Nina Bannett is  Professor of English at New York City College of Technology, City University of New York (CUNY). She has published four books of poems: Persephone's Alibi, Motion Photos, These Acts of Water and a chapbook, Lithium Witness,  Her poetry has also appeared in journals including North American Review, Open Minds Quarterly, Bellevue Literary Review, and CALYX.

Publications & Prizes

Books:
Motion Photos (Finishing Line Press, 2024)
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Persephone's Alibi (David Robert Books, 2024)
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These Acts of Water (ELJ Publications, 2015)
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Lithium Witness (Finishing Line Press, 2011)

Personal Favorites

Favorite authors: 
Rita Dove, Natasha Trethewey, Sharon Olds, Sylvia Plath

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Feminist
Prefers to work with: 
Adults
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Flushing, NY
New York
Raised in: 
Flushing, NY
New York
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Last update: Oct 23, 2025