Maggie Light
Assistant Professor / Creative Writing Minor Area Head
Teaches In
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education:
University of Virginia, B.A. in Theater
Otis College of Art and Design, M.F.A. in Writing
Bio/Affiliation:
Maggie is Assistant Professor in Liberal Arts & Sciences and Creative Writing Minor Area Head. Her curriculum considers intersections between improv theater, writing, and the art and design process. She also teaches storytelling as a means to process the effects of climate change. Maggie is represented by Bridget Smith at JABberwocky Literary Agency. She writes young adult fiction and satire. She’s currently writing a cli-fi rom-com.
Awards/Honors:
- Research Grant, 2018
- Faculty Development Grant, 2017
- Research Grant, 2016
- Threepenny Editor Writing Contest Winner for manuscript MAKING A SCENE, 2017