TELHILIT JOURNAL

Italian American poet and artist Jennifer Barone is more than a writer, but a pillar of her community in North Beach and at Telegraph Books. She recently released a book of poetry titled Sirenland in May 2026, which intertwines womanhood and Italian folklore with her own experience as an American longing for connection to her Italian heritage. Her poetry is not only a career, but something that spills into every aspect of her life and identity. Additionally, Barone runs a pod