Dara Kalima

Dara Kalima is an author and poet from the Bronx whose journey in writing has been an adventure since the age of 9. From stages in her community to her international debut in Scotland in 2018, Dara's words have touched the lives of many. She has founded Black Authors Collaborative, and is now the Vice President of Poetix University, an international institute for poets. She has authored three independently-published titles, and will be releasing her memoir early 2021. Dara's experience, education, and passion for writing has led to her becoming a growing leader in the writing community.