About

Starr Davis is an accomplished writer and devoted mother, whose work has graced the pages of esteemed literary platforms such as The Kenyon Review, Academy of American Poets Poem-a-Day, The Rumpus, and Catapult. Her exceptional talent and dedication have earned her fellowships at The Luminary, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and PEN America. Starr has also lent her expertise as the creative nonfiction editor for TriQuarterly and as a columnist for Mama's Writing at Raising Mothers.

Starr holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the City College of New York and a BA in Journalism and Creative Writing from the University of Akron. Her personal-political reporting has garnered positive feedback and placed her reviews in Longreads 'Top 5 Longreads of the Week.' Her captivating storytelling has been featured on podcasts such as What You Didn't Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth: Real Stories & Expert Insights, and Truth to Power.

As a survivor, Starr has actively participated in and supported various literary communities. She has been nominated for prestigious literary awards, including the Pushcart Prize in poetry and creative nonfiction, Best of the Net, and Best American Essays. Based in Houston, Texas, Starr is not only a prolific writer but also an advocate for justice, volunteering with organizations that empower women and tirelessly working to support mom-writers.

In addition, Starr is a 2024 Writing Freedom Fellow through Haymarket Books and the Mellon Foundation. She is a passionate speaker on issues of domestic violence and economic injustice against Black woman-identified mothers. Her forthcoming poetry book, AFFIDAVIT, is eagerly anticipated and will be released by Hanging Loose Press in 2025.

Starr's journey reflects her resilience, her commitment to literary excellence, and her unwavering dedication to advocating for marginalized voices.