Writer
Editor
Poet
Artist

About

Morgan Varnado is a talented creative from Oak Park, IL, with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brown University. His exceptional work as a poet has earned him prestigious accolades, including first place in the Rider University High School Poetry contest and recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing competition.

Morgan's poetry has been featured in respected publications such as the Respect the Mic Poetry Anthology, Poetry Magazine, and The College Hill Independent. Alongside his poetic pursuits, he has gained valuable experience as a Section Editor for the College Hill Independent and as a Writing Fellow for The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning. He has also showcased his copywriting expertise as a Freelance Copywriter.

With a versatile skill set spanning poetry, editing, and copywriting, Morgan Varnado brings a unique and creative perspective to every project he takes on.

Testimonials

  • "What I take away from knowing Morgan and his work, is that a young, Black man, can contain so many multitudes."

    Jamila Woods
    Chicago-based American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • "When he constructs a poem, you realize you're dealing with a poetic genius."

    Peter Kahn
    Retired Spoken Word Educator/High School English Teacher at Oak Park & River Forest High School

  • "I've been very impressed, particularly with the fierceness of Morgan's ability to be vulnerable."

    Kevin Coval
    American poet, activist, and the founder of Louder Than a Bomb slam poetry festival.

  • "Morgan is good at everything... Including things he's never done before!"

    Adam “Defcee” Levin
    Rapper, published poet, and teaching artist.

  • “It's very rare to come across somebody who is such a natural leader, and oftentimes I would joke, I don't know who's mentoring who.”

    Christian “Rich Robbins” Robinson
    Rapper, songwriter, producer and educator

The Work