Rebecca Elegant is a contemporary lyric poet whose work explores memory, love, family, mortality, and the fleeting beauty of ordinary life. With more than thirty years devoted to poetry, she writes with emotional precision, literary grace, and a deep attentiveness to the moments that quietly shape us.

Born in Littleton, Colorado, Rebecca earned a BA in English from Pitzer College and a master’s degree in education from University of Colorado. She is also a longtime high school English and creative writing teacher whose career has been devoted to helping young writers discover language for their inner lives.

Her collections, Places of Origin and Tell Me Something True, pair poetry with photography to create immersive literary experiences that invite reflection, recognition, and emotional connection. Her work resonates with readers seeking contemporary poetry that is both intellectually grounded and emotionally accessible.

Rebecca lives in Marin County, California, with her husband, three children, and her dog Louie.