Anne Kniggendorf

Anne Kniggendorf is a seasoned writer and journalist with extensive experience in various media roles. Currently serving as a staff writer/editor at the Kansas City Public Library and a podcast producer for the Fiction/Non/Fiction podcast at Literary Hub (Grove Atlantic), Anne has also freelanced for notable outlets including The Kansas City Star and KCUR 89.3. With a self-employed background since 2007, Anne has contributed stories, conducted interviews, and produced audio content for publications across Kansas City, the nation, and internationally in India and Scotland. Anne authored "Secret Kansas City" for Reedy Press, worked as a freelance writer for the Kauffman Foundation, and held positions as an SEO writer and adjunct English instructor. Educational qualifications include a BA in Western Philosophy/Historical Mathematics from St. John's College, an MFA in Creative Writing and Media Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a certificate from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Arabic Language and Literature.