about the author

elijah benét is a poet, educator, and community advocate from Fresno, CA. largely known for his work in association with SHINE 4 Education, elijah benét writes at the intersection of love, responsibility, and service—drawing from his Mexican American heritage, the Central Valley, and intergenerational legacy. his work moves between public care and private reckoning, often blurring the line between song, poem, and prayer. “in-service” is his first full-length chapbook, and a testament to the quiet work of perseverance.