Learn More About Me
Kenna*
DeValor
Published Writer, Whimsical Artist, Dynamic
Performer, and Professional Storyteller
Who is Kenna?
Kenna DeValor / (they-them) / (INSTAGRAM: @teadragonz)
is a nonbinary + queer writer and current university student based in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
They are an English Literature major and Creative Writing minor at Bloomsburg University. After undergrad, Kenna will be attending Wilkes University’s Creative Writing M.F.A program for Fiction and Poetry.
Kenna has been writing stories, and creating art since they were eight years old [with the encouragement from their grandfather, who was a lifelong professional artist and acted as a guiding light in Kenna’s life.] In Kenna’s career, they have since been published 60+ times in various art/literary journals and magazines around the US, UK, and Australia.
When Kenna’s not writing, reading, making silly zines, drawing, analyzing banned books, or performing onstage, they are a professional tattoo artist in their hometown of Bethlehem, PA. Kenna loves to wear all the different "hats'' of the art world and hopes to make their art and writing their career.
Grain of Salt Mag
(Portland, OR)
Chill Mag
(Brooklyn, NY)
Nonsense Newsletter
(Melbourne, AUS)
Word’s Faire
(Green County, OH)
HNDL* Magazine
(Midwest & UK)
2024 Publication Highlights
(some are clickable!)
The FruitSlice
(Los Angeles, CA)
Moonstone Arts
(Philadelphia, PA)
Gnashing Teeth Publishing
(Austin, TX)
- (Greenville, SC)
Fish Barrel Review
DreamWorldGirlZine
(Sydney, AUS)
My literary arts magazine that I
founded that uplifs diverse Gen Z
voices.
- @flowermouthpress
FLOWERMOUTH PRESS
DISCOFRUIT
- NEWLY RELEASED: Poetry
and Flash Fiction Collection -
Click the above icon to order!
Current Projects & Involvements
GRRLCULTZZINE
A DIY Zine Collective
fierce voice w/ a pretty punch!
Depop: grrlcultzzine
- Instagram: grrlcultzine
HAVE A NICE DAY
Social Media Manager
A startup app that raises money for charity
and organizations and to bring awareness
to volunteer opportunities.
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA
- I’m a volunteer + leader for Girls
Scout Juniors! Looking forward to
inspiring the next generation of
strong women!
GIRLS WRITE NOW MENTOR
- I’m a mentor for Girls Write Now! Excited to inspire and mentor some incredible young writers!
BABY TEETH BOOKS - MANAGING
EDITOR
- Creating and publishing books that amplify
diverse voices and produce books for
YA/Children.
Some icons
are clickable!
Education
Skills
- Graduating in Spring 2025 - (Current Senior)
B.A in English Literature & Creative Writing
Bloomsburg University (Bloomsburg, PA)
- Social media content production
- Social media management
- Digital advertising
- Graphic design
- Content Creation
- SEO-Copywriting
- Grant Writing
- Teaching and Workshopping
- Theatre Art
- Creative Writing
- Journalism
- Editior-In-Chief - Magazine Work and Publishing
Hard Skills
- 2013-2017 - Graduated
Vocal Music
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
(Charter Arts)
- Leadership
- Communication
- Goal-Oriented
- Sunny Disposition
- Teamwork & Team Management
- Public Speaking
Soft Skills
- Attended 2017-2020 (Left due to COVID-19)
English Literature Major
Penn State University (State College, PA)
- Attending in Fall 2025
Creative Writing (Poetry + Fiction)
Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre PA)
- Created lesson plans for poetry students ages 11-16. Young Writer’s Camp Summer
2023. - Collaborated with students to help them grow as young writers.
- Taught students in a creative and educational environment.
- Engaged students with educational and entertaining creative writing exercises
and activities. - Helped students create a collaborative play, poetry book, and perform at an open
mic. - Kept students organized during outings such as field trips and traveling from
classroom to classroom and to school lunch halls and back. - Dorm RA/Residential Assistant Experience
Poetry- Young Writer’s Camp Workshops Mercersburg Academy
(Mercersburg, PA)
Publications in 2024
Classes/Workshops
Chill Mag (Brooklyn, NY)
Banana Factory Art Gallery (Bethlehem, PA)
Warren Literary Arts Mag (Bloomsburg, PA)
Moonstone Arts Center/New Voices Anthology -
(Philadelphia, PA)
Gnashing Teeth Publishing -(Austin, TX)
CONTAINER - (Northumberland, UK)
The FruitSlice (New York, NY)
NONSENSE NEWSLETTER (Melbourne, AUS)
WORD’S FAIRE (Green County, Ohio)
The Chartium (New York, NY)
Grain of Salt Mag (Portland, OR)
Imperfect zine (Newport, CT)
ERA Magazine (New York, NY)
HNDL* Mag (Midwest, USA + The UK)
AND MORE!!!
- Taught students in a creative and educational environment.
- Engaged students with educational and entertaining creative writing
exercises and activities.
Creative Writing Workshop - Presented by FlowerMouthPress
(Zoom)
- Had backstage time to spend alongside my senior class to ask Machado many extra questions about writing, MFA programs, and writer’s block.
Creative Writing Workshop/Reading/Q&A - Presented by author Carmen Maria Machado (Involved as an Attendee)
Organizations/Other Work
Where else you can find me...
Delta Epsilon Beta, Secretary and Historian, 2021-2024
National Organization for Women- Campus Action Network, Founding President/PR Chair,
2023 to 2025
The Voice, Staff Writer, 2022 to 2024
Alpha Phi Omega: Service Fraternity Brother, 2021-2023
Alpha Psi Omega: (Alpha Omicron Cast) Theatre Honor Society Cast Member–2024-Present
PRSSA: PR Student Association r- 2024-2025
The Warren: Bloomsburg U’s Literary Magazine-Selection Committee/Contributing
Artist/Writer- 2021-2025
BUPlayers: The Theatre Organization on Campus - PR and Marketing and Dues-Paying Member-
2022-2025
BUEA: Bloomsburg U Equality Alliance: Member, 2021-2025
FlowerMouth Press (Founder & Editor-In-Chief)
-FRUITSLICE (Social Media/Editorial Staff)
-Vellichor Literary Magazine (Staff Poetry Writer)
-Pureception Zine (Social Media Manager)
-Girlhood Mag (Marketing Director)
-Words With Weight (Social Media Contributor)
Girls Scouts of the USA - (Leader/Volunteer)
Girls Write Now (Mentor)
@flowermouthpress -Magazine Instagram
@teadragonz - Main Instagram
@grrlcultzzine- DIY Zine Instagram
@kennamiestolovers - Book Instagram
Teaching Workshops
One of my biggest loves in my life & career is teaching. I’ve had past experience with teaching children, and creatives age 11-17 and adults and beyond! I’d love to teach more creative writing (poetry, fiction, playwriting) classes. A few places I’ve taught were: Hereford Elementary, Mercersburg Academy, Create Space in Selinsgrove, and more!
Being A Featured
Writer for Open Mics
I also really love doing open mics and reading my
poetry the way it was meant to be perceived! There's
nothing quite like sharing my work with new and
diverse audiences, connecting through stories, and
experiencing the energy of the room. It's such a joy to
see my words resonate with others and to be part of
a creative space where voices from all walks of life
are celebrated. If you ever want me to read at your
open mic or venue, feel free to contact me!
KENNA’S UPCOMING
EVENTS
- [APRIL 5th- 7pm]- Kenna DeValor as a Featured Poet at Vargtimmen
King Koffee in Emmaus, Pennsylvania (Open)
- [JUNE 7th]- Kenna DeValor as a Featured Poet at UPenn at the Rotunda in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Open) (with Moonstone Arts Center)
- [MARCH 23rd 5-7pm]- DISCOFRUIT Release Event at Abide
Coffeehouse in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (Open)
- [May 20th] - Kenna DeValor at their Alma Mater (Charter Arts) to
do a talk about writing, life after high school, etc. (PRIVATE EVENT)
Want to collaborate or learn more about my art and writing?
CONTACT ME!
kennawildedevalor@gmail.com
Personal IG: @teadragonz
Magazine IG: @flowermouthpress
- DIY Zine IG: @grrlcultzzine