Adam Breier

Adam is a Yonkers, NY based poet. In his work, Adam captures the moments that shape us, the choices that linger, and the quiet truths uncovered along the way. Adam’s poetry has appeared in: Willows Wept Review, Azarão Literary Journal, friends of friends, Mad Persona Magazine, Broken Stone Review, Thistle and Thread Press, Bristol Noir, Stone Poetry Quarterly, and So It Goes: The Literary Journal of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, among others.

In addition to writing poetry, Adam has spent the past 30 years as an educator in roles including high school English teacher, assistant principal, founding high school principal, and deputy superintendent. Currently, Adam supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools and programs across New York City Public Schools. He holds a BA in English/Secondary Education, MA in English, MS E.D. in School Leadership, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

He is a son, husband, and father of two daughters.


What’s coming up


Mumbled Promises, Adam’s poetry collection, has been accepted for publication by The Poetry Lighthouse.

Forthcoming – 2027


Adam’s poem “An Insatiable Thirst” will be included in Issue 6: “Silver Thread” of Three Panels Press.

Release date: 6/7/26


Adam’s poem “Regret” earned Honourable Mention in the Dark Humor, Bitter Irony contest held by The Dark Poets Club.

“Regret” will be published by Dark Poets Club: TBA