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Rachel Mehl [1]

Listed as: 
Poet
Public address: 
Bellingham, WA
Washington US
Bio: 

Rachel Mehl has an MFA from University of Oregon, where she taught poetry for two years, and a BA in English from Western Washington University. She has also taught GED students and community workshops.

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
In which languages are you fluent?: 
English
Born in: 
Mount Vernon
Raised in: 
Arlington, WA
Washington
Prizes won: 

Walk Award Winner 2011 Sue Boynton Poetry Contest for "Bellingham"

Finalist Snake Nation Press Violet Reed Hass Poetry Book Award 2009 for _Why I Hate Horses_

Finalist The Ledge Chapbook Contest 2009 for _Letter to Amber in November_

Semifinalist Fall 2010 Black River Chapbook Contest for _Letter to Amber in November_

Semifinalist Fall 2009 Black River Chapbook Contest for _Letter to Amber in November_

Finalist New South Poetry Prize 2008 for "Walking Tommy Thompson Trail"

Prefers to work with: 
Any

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