Curt Vevang

Curt Vevang is a Chicago native and author of four poetry books, “a scant bagatelle”, “the nature of things”, “poetry as we like it” and most recently, "poetry of the engineer". He has also published two rhyming children's books illustrated by 6th grade students. All six books are available at Amazon, keyword Vevang. He has an engineering degree from the University of Illinois which he is convinced makes him a better poet.

His poetry has been published in anthologies, poetry magazines, and various poetry websites. He has won honors from the Illinois State Poetry Society, Poets and Patrons, the Journal of Modern Poetry, the Northbrook Arts Commission, and the Poetry Society of Tennessee.

Most recently his poetry won first place in the Humor category in both 2019 and 2020 poetry contests sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies.