John Stanizzi

John L. Stanizzi is a Connecticut-based poet, author, and teacher. He was named New England Poet of the Year in 1998 and has been twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize. His poems have appeared in journals including Prairie Schooner, Rattle, and Poet Lore. He has published several poetry collections, including After the Bell and Hallelujah Time! with Big Table Publishing Company. Hallelujah Time! sets his poems alongside biblical passages that inspired Bob Marley's lyrics. He teaches English as an adjunct at Manchester Community College and lives in Coventry, Connecticut.