Camille T. Dungy has authored an essay collection and four poetry collections, most recently Trophic Cascade. She has edited three anthologies, including Black Nature. Dungy is a distinguished professor at Colorado State University. Dungy is also Orion’s poetry editor.
Camille T. Dungy

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Twelve Poetry Recommendations for Black History Month
Camille Dungy and poet friends are back with another list of stellar recommended reading. From new titles to seminal classics, you’ll want to check out these environmentally-engaged poetry collections by Continue reading
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The Big Poetry List: 28 Recommended Collections for National Poetry Month
Celebrate National Poetry Month with our biggest list yet! It has been a delight to curate these recommendations throughout the year, and while this will be our last monthly installment of Continue reading
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17 Poetry Collections to read during Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and we’re back with another curated list of poetry recommendations from Orion poetry editor Camille Dungy and friends. From Trinidad to Kabul to the Arctic and Continue reading
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New Year, New Poetry: Eight Fresh Poetry Recommendations for 2022
LOOKING TO START YOUR YEAR off with some excellent new poetry? Orion poetry editor Camille Dungy has some great recommendations for new and forthcoming collections. Check them out. Continue reading
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Fifteen Poetry Recommendations About Grief and Mourning for our Darkest Nights
IN THIS SEASON, lists like this often focus on celebration. And of course we hope you find plenty to celebrate as another year comes to an end, but for many, Continue reading
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Sixteen Poetry Recommendations for National Native American Heritage Month
JOIN US for another round of poetry recommendations, this time in celebration of the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native people. Follow these poets over water, land, Continue reading
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Fifteen Poetry Recommendations for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
ORION‘s poetry editor Camille Dungy and friends are back with another suite of poetry recommendations we’re excited to share for October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In this gathering of books Continue reading
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Eleven Poetry Recommendations for Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
EACH MONTH, Orion’s poetry editor, Camille Dungy, and friends recommend environmentally engaged poetry collections they think our readers might enjoy. This month we’re honoring Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month with Continue reading
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Thirteen Essential Poetry Collections That Pass the Test of Time
EACH MONTH, Orion’s poetry editor, Camille Dungy, and friends recommend recently published poetry collections they think our readers might enjoy. This month we’re offering some older seminal works on the list. Continue reading
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Poetry for Pride: Ten Essential Collections
ORION‘S poetry editor Camille Dungy returns for Pride Month to recommend five essential voices from the LBGTQIA+ community for Orion readers. In addition, a handful of established poets offer some of Continue reading