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Hi, I'm Salem B Holden

I'm a genderqueer poet, collage artist, and social justice writer who combines my passion for social justice issues, human rights, and lived experience as a transgender queer person and psychiatric abuse survivor into my creative projects.

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2009 - Present

Poet and Collage Artist

Self-Employed:

I create poems and collages that explore themes of gender identity, social justice, and mental health. My work has been featured in several publications, art exhibitions, galleries, and has won several awards.

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BA in English & Creative Writing

2012-2015

MA in English & Creative Writing

2016-2019

Master's in Social Work

2022-2025

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Upcoming Events: 

Dogeared Cinci

(featured reader)

Sunday, 3.17.2024

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Reading at 6:30 p.m.

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Household Books

2533 Gilbert Ave. 

Cincinnati, OH 

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Want to collaborate on a project or just say hi? Drop me a message!

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