Kelly Hoffer is a poet and book artist. Her debut collection of poetry, Undershore, was the winner of the Lightscatter Press Prize. Her chapbook, the photo I don't write about, was a Tilted House Netsuke Micro Series selection. Her poetry was recognized as a finalist for the National Poetry Series in both 2020 and 2021. She is Helen Zell Visiting Professor in Poetry at the University of Michigan.