Sandra Rivers-Gill is a Teaching Artist. Her poetry is informed by family, community and social injustices which has appeared in print journal, online and in anthologies. She has garnered numerous awards, including nominations for a Pushcart Prize, Most Read Poets of 2023, and the Best of the Net. She is editor of "Dopeless Hope Fiends," a anthology of poetry written by women in recovery. "As We Cover Ourselves With Light" is her debut poetry collection. She resides in Toledo, Ohio with her devoted husband, where is writes and is a caregiver, prayer, scrap art maker, poetry shopper, and when time allows, a performer in her community, film or commercials.