About the Author

Judith Zukerman, Chicago native and long time Wisconsin resident, enjoys returning to places she loves by writing poems.

"I grew up in a three generation household where oral storytelling was a part of life along with a deep love and reverence for books. I loved making up stories. I formally entered a writer's world as I approached my jubilee year, my fiftieth birthday, bringing the richness of a life fully lived. Five major influences were my work experiences, my social activism, my deep connection to my Judaism, to feminism, and living in other countries for three years. Working to become fluent in three languages other than English and connecting to the poetry and literature of poets and writers in five languages other than English has deepened my own love of language and shown me the unique beauty of each language and its connection to the culture and people who use it."

Recent work includes Wisconsin Poets' Calendar 2009 and Mind's Eye Radio joint project with The Center for Photography at Madison in October 2008 exhibition called Wisconsin Waters and Redbird Writers' Showcase in May 2008. Her writing was enriched by a Norcroft Writer's Residency in 2004, Colrain Poetry Manuscript Conference 2007 and University of Nebraska Master Class with Hilda Raz 2008.

Earlier writing includes book, Amsterdam Days, A Journey through Poetry, October 2004 (CD, 2005). Other writing appeared in Calliope, Free Verse, Grace, Neovictorian Cochlea, Peninsula Pulse, and The Deronda Review. Her photography and writing was included in Cobblestone and she was a semi-finalist of the Discovery/Nation Poetry Contest and a New Millenium semi-finalist..