Biography

Growing up in Southern California, Uyematsu was torn between the Japanese culture of her family and the American culture of her environment, a conflict which has deeply influenced her poetry. She is also a high school math teacher and many of her poems reflect elements of math and quote mathematic equations. She has published three poetry books: "Nights of Fire, Nights of Rain", "30 Miles from J-town", and "Stone Bow Prayer" (Copper Canyon Press

Copper Canyon Press

Copper Canyon Press is an independent, non-profit small press, specializing in the publication of poetry and located in the picturesque town of Port Townsend, Washington. Since 1972, the Press has published poetry exclusively and has established an international reputation for its commitment to...

, 2005).

External links

• http://www.poetry.la/page181.html- Amy Uyematsu's reading at Ave. 50 Studio, Los Angeles, 9/27/08 - as featured on Poetry.LA
  Poetry.LA
  Poetry.LA is an online video showcase featuring established and emerging poets filmed at various venues throughout Southern California. It's an up close look at a variety of poetic voices, including interviews with poets and publishers...
  
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• - Amy Uyematsu's poem in Cha: An Asian Literary Journal (May 2009)