Victoria Chang is an acclaimed American poet, writer, and editor known for her deeply impactful works that often explore themes of identity, loss, and the complexities of language and communication. She was born in 1970 to immigrant parents and her experiences as an Asian American woman frequently inform her writing.
Her poetry collections include "Barley" (2019), which focuses on themes of grief and motherhood, and "Obit" (2020), a collection structured around the concept of obituaries, dealing with the themes of loss and memory. "Obit" was particularly celebrated and won several awards. In addition to poetry, Chang has also written essays and children's literature.
Chang has served as the poetry editor for various literary journals and has also been involved with educational initiatives. Her work is noted for its lyricism, emotional depth, and innovative approach to form. In 2022, she was named the Poetry Foundation's "poet in residence."
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