Emily Calvo is a writer, poet, and visual artist who includes her poems in her art. In 2019, Calvo was noted as one of “30 Writers to Watch” by Chicago’s Guild Literary Complex. Her poems have been published in numerous literary journals, both online and in print. A grant from Chicago’s Department of Culture and Special Events helped her self-publish her collection of poems . As an artist, she collaborated with poet, Nikki Giovanni as illustrator for Standing in the Need of Prayer.
