BIO

Jerry T Johnson is a Poet and Spoken Word Artist whose poetry has appeared in a variety of literary publications worldwide.  In addition to being the winner of the 2020 Evening Street Press’ Sinclair Poetry Prize, Jerry’s poetry has also appeared in:  Burning Word Literary Journal, great weather for MEDIA 2017 & 2020 Anthologies, The Long Islander (Walt’s Corner), Straylight Literary Magazine, Here Comes Everyone (Silhouette Press), Drunk Monkeys Literature + Film Magazine, Barnstorm Literary Journal, Blue Moon Literary and & Art Review, Brownstone Poets 2020 Anthology, Blue Lake Review, ANYDSWPE 2020 Anthology (RogueScholars Press),  Beyond Words International Literary Magazine, and many more.  .  Jerry’s poem “The Apology” which appeared in his full-length collection, “Poets Should Not Write About Politics” (Evening Street Press) was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2022”

In addition to his published work, Jerry features and perform guest host duties at many Spoken Word and Poetry venues in the New York City and Southern Connecticut areas.   Jerry also serves as host of the Poets, Writers & Storytellers Stage of the annual Norwalk Art Festival in Norwalk, Connecticut.  You may follow Jerry’s work on the following social media networks: jtjohnpoet.com, twitter.com/jetjohn3 and facebook.com/jtjpoetry.