Kanyin Olorunnisola is a storyteller, educator, and community organizer with nearly 10 years of pedagogical experience. A native of Ibadan, Nigeria, he credits the iconic city of brown roofs with sparking his interest in documenting untold histories and amplifying necessary voices. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Ibadan and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Alabama. His publication history includes two chapbooks and a forthcoming full-length poetry collection. His favorite pastimes include listening to alternative music, watching bad comedies, and discovering new recipes.