Sister Lou Ella Hickman has a masterâs in theology from St. Maryâs University in San Antonio and is a former teacher and librarian. She is a certified spiritual director as well as a poet and writer. Her poems have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. She was a Pushcart nominee in 2017 and 2020. Press 53 published her first book of poetry entitled she: robed and wordless in 2015. James Lee III composed music for five of her poems from her book entitled âChavahâs Daughters Speakâ which was performed at Y92 (New York City) in May 2021.
