| Birth Day | August 4, 1958 |
| Birth Place | Texas |
| Age | 65 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Allison Hedge Coke, also known as "Poet in Texas," is an accomplished poet whose net worth is projected to reach an impressive $500 million by 2024. With a career spanning several decades, Hedge Coke has established herself as a notable figure in the world of literature, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success. Her poetic prowess has garnered widespread recognition, leading to numerous accolades and grants. She has masterfully crafted verses that delve deep into themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, resonating with audiences worldwide. As a result, her unique style and thought-provoking words have elevated her to significant financial prosperity, solidifying her status as one of the most successful poets of her generation.
Award-winning poet and author whose literary works include Rock, Ghost, Willow, Deer; Blood Run; and Dog Road Woman. She taught at Hartwick College as a National Endowment for the Humanities Writer-in-Residence.
She spent most of her young adult life in North Carolina.
She spoke at the 2006 United Nations Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Forum in New York City.
She suffered greatly during her childhood as a result of domestic abuse and her mother's schizophrenia.
She spent a good deal of time in North Carolina, as did Appalachian-themed Writer Sharyn McCrumb.
