Ruth Forman

Ruth Forman is an American poet. Her content focuses on spirituality, love, challenge, and grace. She currently travels around the United States performing readings from her recent publication; Prayers Like Shoes, and her children's book; Young Cornrows Calling Out the Moon.

Life
She graduated from University of California, Berkeley, and University of Southern California film school.

She lives in Washington DC.

Awards

 * 2001 Durfee Artist Fellowship to continue work on Mama John, her first novel
 * 1999 Pen Oakland Josephine Miles Award for Poetry.
 * 1992 Barnard Women Poets Prize

Poetry

 * "Poetry Should Ride the Bus", David Knecht