Bio for 2026
Manny Grimaldi is a poet, editor, performer, and translator. He is a Pushcart and Best of the Net 2026 nominee for works of poetry. Manny co-founded Yearling Poetry Journal in collaboration with Chris McCurry as his editor-in-chief at Workhorse in Lexington, and worked the publication as managing editor from 2021 to 2026. He recently won the Browning Literary Club Prize in Poetry from WKU, awarded by creative writing faculty, and spends much time performing his work regionally. Manny is author of two full length poetry collections-- Riding Shotgun with the Mothman, and Finding a Word to Describe You. He is the father of two genius level rapscallion repeat offenders--perfectly feral and wonderful in every way. He lives with a bevy of exotic animals.... six birds and a cat. The dishes are never done.
Reason for signing up:
Because.
Badges
Participated in the 2020 Lexington Poetry Month Writing Challenge
Participated in the 2021 Lexington Poetry Month Writing Challenge
Participated in the 2022 Lexington Poetry Month Writing Challenge
Participated in the 2023 Lexington Poetry Month Writing Challenge
Participated in the 2024 Lexington Poetry Month Writing Challenge
Participated in the 2025 Lexington Poetry Month Writing Challenge
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