We are thrilled to welcome poet Ben Atkinson to the JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival on Saturday October 13, 2018.

Ben Atkinson writes poetry to capture moments that transcend the mundane. Active with Ancient City Poets, Ben often reads his work at the Corazon Cinema and Café in St. Augustine. He also reads locally at several venues around town in Jacksonville. Ben holds a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida. He likes turtles. Ben is an assistant professor of natural sciences at Flagler College. His first collection of poems, “Spider Lightning” is underway. Ben lives in Avondale with his wife Meg, daughter Zoe, rescue mutt Marley, and a son who’s due to debut soon.