Kimi Cunningham Grant is an accomplished American author, known for her work in fiction and non-fiction. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her writing, including twice winning the Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Memorial Prize in Poetry and receiving a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts fellowship. Cunningham Grant's work has been published in various periodicals, showcasing her talents in both poetry and essay writing.
Cunningham Grant is also an esteemed author of books, including memoirs and literary mysteries. Her debut fiction work, "Fallen Mountains," is a notable piece that explores the tensions arising in a small town in Pennsylvania due to fracking. Additionally, she has written a memoir, "Silver Like Dust," which tells the story of her Japanese-American grandparents and their experience living in the Heart Mountain internment camp during World War II. In her third book, "These Silent Woods," a father and daughter living in the remote Appalachian mountains must confront the ghosts of their past.
Cunningham Grant is not only a writer but also a teacher, sharing her knowledge and passion for writing with others. She continues to live in Pennsylvania, where she finds inspiration for her writing and where she is able to connect with a community of writers and artists. Her work has touched the lives of many, and she will undoubtedly continue to make an impact in the literary world with her future projects.