Printable view of Andrew Riutta

Listed as:

Poet

Public address:

Gaylord, MI

Michigan US

Email:

andrewriutta@yahoo.com

Bio:

Andrew Riutta was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He is a father, chef, and Zamboni operator. His essay, "The Myths of Manhood," from the collection, This I Believe: On Fatherhood (Jossey-Bass) was featured on Public Radio International's Bob Edwards Show in 2012. His latest book is blessed: Modern Haibun on Almost Every Despair (Red Moon Press - 2022.)

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

Born in:

Laurium

Raised in:

Upper Peninsula, MI

Michigan

Website:

https://redmoonpress.com/product/blessed… [2]

Prizes won:

2008 Recipient of the William J. Shaw Memorial Prize for Poetry;

Shortlisted for the 2022 Touchstone Distinguished Book Award; Winner of an HSA Merit Book Award for Best Book of Haibun 2022 (blessed: Modern Haibun on Almost Every Despair - Red Moon Press)

Identifies as:

Scandinavian American

Prefers to work with:

Any