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Jill Kandel [1]

Listed as: 
Creative Nonfiction Writer
Public address: 
Moorhead, MN
Minnesota US
Email: 
jill.kandel@gmail.com
Bio: 

I grew up in North Dakota and married a man from the Netherlands. We lived and worked in developing countries for ten years then returned to the northern part of the U.S. I write, teach journal writing to female inmates, teach essay and college prep. writing to high school students, and the joy of journaling to various women's groups.

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Favorite authors: 
Abigail Thomas. Brian Doyle. Paul Kalanithi. Anthony Doerr. Lydia Davis. Dani Shapiro.
Born in: 
El Paso
Raised in: 
Valley City, ND
North Dakota
Website: 
https://jillkandel.com [2]
Prizes won: 

Autumn House Press Nonfiction Prize.

Sarton Women's Literary Award in Memoir.

Missouri Review's Jeffrey E. Smith Editor's Choice Essay Award Runner-Up. Magic of Memoir Essay Award 2nd Place.

Two Pushcart Nominations.

Relief Journal, Editor's Choice Award.

Carol Bly Award for CNF, Dust & Fire.


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