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Sue Ellen Thompson is a distinguished American poet celebrated for her elegant, reader-friendly verse and disciplined formal craft. With a career spanning decades, her work has appeared in major anthologies and taught on university syllabi, earning nominations and awards for its precise language and contemplative insight. This page offers a concise biography, highlights from her discography, and a look at upcoming tour and workshop opportunities across Maryland and the greater D.C. area.

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For the latest tour announcements and workshop registrations, follow Sue Ellen Thompson on her official channels and related pages. We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticketing and scheduling so you can focus on the poetry.

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  • Books: This Body of Silk (Northeastern University Press, 1986); The Wedding Boat (Owl Creek Press, 1995); The Leaving: New & Selected Poems (Autumn House Press, 2001); The Golden Hour (Autumn House Press, 2006); They (Turning Point Books, 2014); Sea Nettles: New & Selected Poems (Grayson Books, 2022).
  • Genre/Style: Contemporary American poetry with elegant control of form; aimed at accessible, reader-friendly verse. (Poetry Foundation overview cites her formal craft and appeals to a broad audience.)
  • Major awards/achievements: Samuel French Morse Prize (1986); Pablo Neruda Prize (2003); Maryland Author Award (2010); Pushcart Prize (year cited as 2015 in Poets & Writers directory); Robert Frost Fellowship at Bread Loaf; poems read on NPR's Writer’s Almanac and featured in Best American Poetry selections.
  • Notable nominations/mentions: The Golden Hour was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize; her work has been widely anthologized and taught at major universities.
  • Social media/official presence: Official site sueellenthompson.com; social links on the Maryland State Arts Council page (Facebook and Twitter).

For the latest tour announcements and workshop registrations, follow Sue Ellen Thompson on her official channels and related pages. We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticketing and scheduling so you can focus on the poetry.

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