Brendan Constantine is a nationally recognized poet based in Los Angeles. His work has appeared in many of the nation's poetry standards, including Best American Poetry, Prairie Schooner, Tin House, Ploughshares, Virginia Quarterly, and Poem-a-Day. His first book, "Letters to Guns" received wide acclaim and is now taught in schools across the country. His most recent collections are "Bouncy Bounce" and "Dementia, My Darling." Mr. Constantine has received support and commissions from the Getty Museum, James Irvine Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. A popular performer, Brendan has presented his work to audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe, also appearing on NPR's All Things Considered, KPFK's Poet's Café, numerous podcasts, and YouTube. He holds an MFA in poetry from Vermont College of Fine Arts and currently teaches at the Windward School. Since 2017 he has been working with speech pathologist Michael Biel to develop a poetry workshop for people with Aphasia.