Thomas Centolella

Thomas Centolella is the author of four poetry collections: Almost Human (Tupelo Press, 2017), winner of the Dorset Prize; Views from Along the Middle Way (Copper Canyon Press, 2002); Lights & Mysteries (Copper Canyon Press, 1995); and Terra Firma (Copper Canyon Press, 1990).

Centolella’s other honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship, Lannan Literary Award, a Lannan Foundation Residency, the American Book Award, the California Book Award, the Northern California Book Award, and publication in the National Poetry Series. 

An educator, Centolella lives in San Francisco.