Alexis Lawson

Alexis Lawson is a poet, storyteller, and author of the new poetry collection The Beauty in my Bare Bones (2019). Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, transplanted to North Carolina. Still residing in North Carolina, Alexis is an elementary school teacher by day, and spoken word poet by night. Alexis has a BA in creative writing from Appalachian State University. She is very passionate about making arts more accessible to the youth, while writing fiction through the black voice, incorporating her culture into narratives that some otherwise may not see representation. She enjoys exploring themes including self-love, black womanhood, reflection, and love, and connections.