Background
Peckham, Susan Atefat was born on August 12, 1970 in New York City. Daughter of Bahram Atefat and Farideh Barati Khajavii Atefat.
( This stunning National Poetry Series winner invites rea...)
This stunning National Poetry Series winner invites readers behind the opaque curtain that has traditionally concealed the lives of modern and traditional Iranian women. Peckham’s images alternately whet and sting the senses as rich chador fabrics and earthy cooking scents give way to scenes of women being persecuted and even killed. But it is love for family and culture that give this collection a gentle glow. Susan Atefat Peckham was born in New Jersey to Iranian immigrant parents. This is her first poetry collection.
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Peckham, Susan Atefat was born on August 12, 1970 in New York City. Daughter of Bahram Atefat and Farideh Barati Khajavii Atefat.
Bachelor of Science, Baylor University, 1991. Master of Arts, Baylor University, 1994. Doctor of Philosophy, University Nebraska, 1999.
Editorial assistant Prairie Schooner literature magazine, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1995-1999. Teaching assistant University Nebraska, 1994-1999. Assistant professor English and Creative Writing Hope College, Holland, Michigan, since 1999.
Active Academy American Poets Young Writers conference St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, 2001, Longwood College Author's Series, Farmville, Virginia, 2001, Visiting Writer's Series, Hope College, 2000, others.
( This stunning National Poetry Series winner invites rea...)
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Volunteer Caritas, Waco, 1988-1991, Habitat for Humanity, Waco, 1988-1991, American Red Cross, 1988-1991, March of Dimes, 1988-1991, others. Member Modern Language Association, Associated Writing Programs, Breadloaf Writer's Conference.
Married Joel Bishop Peckham Junior, May 15, 1994. Children: Cyrus Atefat-Peckham, Darius Atefat-Peckham.