between the lines

Amy You is a writer focusing primarily on poetry and creative nonfiction, including memoir and personal narrative. Her work has appeared in Sky Island Journal (Issue 36), Split Rock Review (Issue 23), and the print edition of The Louisville Review (Issue 98), among other publications. In summer 2026, she self-published her literary collection, Amidst the Seasons. Her writing has earned multiple Gold Keys in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, along with prizes in other poetry competitions. She is an alumna of the Adroit Journal’s Summer Mentorship Program and the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio.