Samantha Facciolo

Published in the New York Times, Marie Claire, Newsweek, Philadelphia Inquirer, Wine Enthusiast, Northern Virginia Review, Edible, The Spruce Eats, Sojourners and others
Novel Slices Award Winner, 2023
Writer-in-Residence with Teachers & Writers Collaborative (New York City), 2016–2018

Experience

Samantha is a former teacher and writer covering education, social justice and culture for national publications including the New York Times, Marie Claire, Newsweek, Philadelphia Inquirer, Wine Enthusiast, Edible, The Spruce Eats and Sojourners. She has taught creative writing at NYU and in public and private schools in New York and Massachusetts.

Education

American University

BA, International Relations

New York University

MFA, Creative Writing

Articles

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Former President Jimmy Carter Built My House—and Changed My Life

Over the past 39 years, Jimmy Carter's housing initiative has given families in need a place to call home and shone a spotlight on the issue of affordable housing

Square Round Rock Black Students Book Club Founders Jaiden Johnson And Kharia Pitts

Meet the Teens Fighting Book Bans with Banned Book Clubs

In the face of censorship, students are coming together to exercise their right to read through banned book club gatherings

Gun control advocacy groups rally with Democratic members of Congress outside the U.S. Capitol

How to Help Prevent School Shootings: 7 Things That Will Make a Difference

Figuring out how to help prevent school shootings is essential to protecting kids and teachers, and these simple but effective strategies can make a huge impact.