Monique McCoy

Monique “Moe Ministry” McCoy is a spoken word Poet and the Author of Poetry’s Daughter. As a Bay Area poet, she brings a unique perspective to her work, blending the rhythms of hip hop and storytelling. Her poetry is both introspective and motivational, exploring themes of identity, self-love and self-discovery. Monique has worked with various organizations including, Contra Costa Crisis Center, Urban Tilth, ACCE Action, City of Brentwood, Solano Community College and Sonoma State University.

Monique McCoy is a Youth Arts Connection Workshop Artist. The workshops are led by a community-based and grassroots team of professional poets, spoken word artists, and educators from Contra Costa County. The program serves youth ages 12–18 at the Contra Costa County libraries of Antioch, Brentwood, and Pittsburg.