A Literary Voice Rooted in Place
Kimberly J. Simms is a Greenville, South Carolina poet, literary curator, and educator whose work is deeply rooted in the Southern tradition of storytelling.
The Books
LINDY LEE: SONGS ON MILL HILL is Kimberly's debut full-length poetry collection, bringing the lives of Piedmont textile workers into focus through historical research, imaginative insight, and a deeply human perspective. The poems explore child labor, changing roles for women, isolation, community, and the disappearance of a way of life that shaped the Carolinas.
Poetry & Literary Workshops
An experienced educator and teaching artist, Kimberly brings poetry into classrooms, libraries, festivals, community spaces, and literary organizations. Her programs connect writing, performance, history, and personal storytelling, encouraging participants to discover and develop their own voices.
Events & Literary Programs
For more than two decades, Kimberly has helped build literary community in Greenville and throughout South Carolina. From poetry slams and literary festivals to readings, educational programs, and community initiatives, her work brings poetry from the page into public life.
Media & Press
Kimberly's work as a poet, literary organizer, and educator has been recognized throughout South Carolina and beyond. Her poetry, community work, and literary projects have appeared in publications, archives, festivals, and arts programs across the region.
“Kimberly writes with eloquence and empathy about an important part of Southern history — too often neglected.”
— Ron Rash, award-winning author of Serena