Gunilla Theander Kester, Ph.D
FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR, POET, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, CLASSICAL GUITARIST
Gunilla Theander Kester is the author and co-author of six books, including a scholarly study, two poetry chapbooks, one full length poetry collection, and two collections dedicated to the victims of Flight 3407.
Current projects include a new collection of poetry and a memoir entitled “Streetness Speaks.”
October 5, 2025
GOOD NEWS TO SHARE
October Hill Magazine has accepted “Is It a Poet’s Role to Stir Up Trouble?”
As an assistant content editor, I’m continuing to write monthly essays for Consequence Forum, which just won the TLAN (Transformative Language Arts Network) Outstanding Publication of the Year Award.
My latest article in Consequence Forum focuses on Nelly Sachs, the Jewish refugee and 1966 Nobel Prize Winner of Literature.
The Deronda Review, a journal of poetry and thought, has accepted my poem, “Simchat Torah 2023.”
My recent article in Consequence Forum features Adam Zagajewski’s intriguing poem “To Go to Lvov.”
My article about Yehuda Amichai: A Perspective (Part 2) just made Consequence Journal’s Notable Publications List.
San Pedro River Review has accepted “In That Neighborhood.”
“Autumn Shapes I-V” has been accepted by J Journal in NYC.
A Nation of One: Nelly Sachs
"Surrounded by atrocity, she shapes her syllogistic vision into a remarkable poem of discovery. She responds to atrocity with her own unique vision and authentic voice."
Stay posted for an upcoming schedule of dates, poets, guests and more!
Current & Upcoming
Recently published or forthcoming in the following:
Abridged, Abstract, After Happy Hour, Atlanta Review, ballast journal, Book of Matches, Call Me [Brackets] University of Alabama Creative Writing, Cider Press Review, Concho River Review, Consequence, Doubly Mad Journal, Glint Literary Journal, Great Lakes Review, Hot Pot Magazine, I-70 Review, J Journal, Kestral, Naugatuck River Review, Neologism Poetry Journal, New Millennium Writings, Nixes Mate Review, Oberon Poetry, Ocean State Review, October Hill Magazine, On the Seawall, Packingtown Review Journal, Pangyrus, Paterson Literary Review, Pendemics Journal, Pine Hills Review, Pirene’s Fountain, Plainsongs, Potomac Review, Redactions, Saranac Review, San Pedro River Review, Silk Road Review, Silkworm, Slant, Slipstream, South Florida Poetry Journal, Stone Poetry Quarterly, SWWIM, The American Journal of Poetry, The Citron Review, The Deronda Review, The Inquisitive Eater, The MacGuffin, The Worchester Review, Third Street Review, Tikkun, Trampoline, West Trestle Review and Whale Road Review.
Nominated two times for the Pushcart Prize and once for Best of the Net.
Gunilla Kester and Mir Ali perform Yad Kiya Dil Ne
