Rosa Castellano
Originally from Tampa, Fl, Rosa Castellano is a poet and teacher living in Richmond, VA. A finalist for Cave Canem’s Starshine and Clay Fellowship, and co-founder of the RVA Poetry Fest, her work can be found or is forth coming from RHINO Poetry, Diode, Passages North, Nimrod, The Ninth Letter, and Poetry Northwest among others.
Rosa Castellano by Becca DuVal, photographer
Books
All Is The Telling
Publication Date:
April 2025
All is the Telling is a powerful and evocative collection of poems that explores the intersections of identity, history, memory, and survival. Through vivid imagery and lyrical storytelling, the author weaves personal and collective narratives that span generations, geographic locations, and emotional landscapes. From the intimate struggles of family and belonging to the broader themes of race, displacement, and resilience, these poems invite readers to confront the beauty and brutality of life in equal measure. All is the Telling is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling, where each voice—whether whispered or shouted—claims its place in the world. This collection insists on being heard and honors the past while challenging us to consider the future. In these pages, the personal and the political collide in beautiful, devastating, and ultimately hopeful ways, making All is the Telling an unforgettable exploration of human resilience and connection.