Sasha Debevec-McKenney
Author of the poetry collection Joy Is My Middle Name. Was a Jay C. and Ruth Halls Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, and a creative-writing fellow at Emory University.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 39min
Sasha Debevec-McKenney Reads Gabrielle Calvocoressi
Sasha Debevec-McKenney, an esteemed author known for her collection *Joy Is My Middle Name* and past fellowships at renowned universities, joins the conversation with Kevin Young. They explore Gabrielle Calvocoressi's poignant poem *Hammond B3 Organ Cistern*, examining themes of hope amidst mental health struggles. The discussion delves into her own poem *Kaepernick*, touching on identity and race through humor. Debevec-McKenney reveals how personal narratives and emotional contradictions enrich poetic expression.
