Simone Kaho

[1] She was born in Auckland and received an MA in creative writing from the International Institute of Modern Letters at Victoria University of Wellington.

[2] Her poetry has appeared in various journals including JAAM (Just Another Art Movement), Turbine and The Dominion Post.

A performance poet, she has appeared in shows such as The Kerouac Effect and Poetry Live.

[3] Her second collection, Heal!, explores the PTSD she developed after an assault and was published in 2022.

[4] Kaho was included in the 20/20 Collection published by the New Zealand Book Awards Trust, her work having been selected by poet Paula Green.