ABOUT THE AUTHOR
At only 26 years old, Blythe Baird is already one of the most recognizable and acclaimed names in spoken word poetry.
Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, the viral writer has garnered international recognition for her stunning performance pieces that speak urgently and honestly about sexual assault, mental illness, eating disorder recovery, sexuality, and healing from trauma.
Her work has been featured by PBS, Glamour, ELLE, TEDxMinneapolis, The National Eating Disorder Association, Mic, The Huffington Post, Everyday Feminism, Medium, The Mighty, The Body Is Not an Apology, Write Bloody, Button Poetry, A-Plus, and many more.
Baird graduated from Hamline University in 2018 with a dual degree in creative writing and women’s studies. In 2020, she became the recipient of the prestigious McKnight Artist Fellowship for Spoken Word administered by The Loft Literary Center in Minnesota.
“Blythe Baird is a forerunner in the search for intersectional feminism, a conquerer of all things misogynistic, and the realization of so many dreams before her. She is honest in a way that dares you to grab a mirror.”
“If you find yourself in the same boat as Baird, then again, her work will comfort you by crushing the thick walls of loneliness and isolation that you have built around yourself. Her poems will make you feel important; your struggle feels less insignificant.”