Jane Schapiro

Poet, Creative Nonfiction Writer

Author's Bio

Retired from George Mason University after 17 years working in the Academic Services Dept. of the Athletic Department. Earned a MFA from George Mason University.  A published writer with three books of poetry, a chapbook and a book of nonfiction.  Published in numerous journals including The American Scholar, The Gettysburg Review, Prairie Schooner, The Southern Review, Gargoyle, Ars Medica. Currently volunteers at Food for Others and The Women’s Center.  

 

Education: 
George Mason University MFA

Publications & Prizes

Creative Nonfiction

Book:
Inside a Class Action: The Holocaust and the Swiss Banks (University of Wisconsin Press, 2003)

Poetry

Books:
Warbler (Kelsay Books, 2020)
,
Let The Wind Push Us Across (Antrim House, 2017)
,
Mrs. Cave's House(Chapbook) (Sow's Ear Press, 2013)
,
Tapping This Stone (Washington Writers' Publishing House, 1995)
Prizes won: 

Washington Writers' Publishing House Award(Tapping This Stone), The Sow's Ear Chapbook Award(Mrs. Cave's House), The Notable Trials Library(Inside a Class Action), 2020 Nautilus Silver Book Award(Warbler) 

 

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
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Last update: Aug 01, 2022