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Writings by
Avery C. Castillo
Poet. Writer. Editor.
Contributor Poet for Praisesong for the People
Edited by Amanda Johnston, the 61st Texas State Poet Laureate and first Black woman to receive this honor, this vibrant anthology...
Avery Castillo
Sep 17, 20251 min read
I am a 2025 We Need Diverse Books Mentee
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Avery Castillo
Mar 2, 20251 min read
Preparation Continues By Avery Castillo
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Avery Castillo
Jan 20, 20251 min read
Avery Castillo
Nov 7, 20240 min read
Body/Honor
Wondrous Bodies, "pulling of the flesh" metaphor and honoring invisible pain and the power of bodies.
Avery Castillo
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Book Review: Aniana Del Mar Jumps In by Jasminne Mendez
Book review and recommendation for Jasminne Mendez's Aniana Del Mar Jumps In
Avery Castillo
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Activism 101: How You Can Be Involved in 'Changing the World' + Resources
Blog post on "Activism 101" with subsections on what is an activism, ways to engage in activist, and avoiding burnout.
Avery Castillo
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Feminist Poets for Social Change
The Role of the Poet The role of the poet requires endurance. Poets have a voice that speaks to the suffering world of memory—body and...
Avery Castillo
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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