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Thomas Sayers Ellis (1963-2025) Poet, photographer. Thomas Sayers Ellis was born in Washington, District of Columbia, and died in St. Petersburg, Florida. He taught at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York.

Full Name

Thomas Sayers Ellis

Locations

Westchester

Author's Timeline

1963

Birth

Thomas Sayers Ellis was born in Washington, District of Columbia, on October 5, 1963.

2001

Literary Work

The Genuine Negro Hero
The Kent State University Press
087338704X / 978-0873387040
Poetry chapbook.


2005

Literary Work

The Maverick Room
Graywolf Press
1555974147 / 978-1555974145
Collection of poetry.

2010

Literary Work

Skin Inc.: Identity Repair Poems
Graywolf Press
1555975674 / 978-1555975678
Collection of poetry.

0000

Other Life Event

Westchester County: Mr. Ellis taught at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York.

2021

Literary Work

Crank Shaped Notes
Arrowsmith Press
1734641665 / 978-1734641660
Collection of poetry, essays, and photos.

2025

Death

Thomas Sayers Ellis died at his home in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 17, 2025.

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