Dana Levin

About the Author

Dana Levin is a poet whose work explores the intersections of the personal and the cosmic, blending sharp imagery with profound emotional depth. Born in Lancaster, California, she earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has taught creative writing at institutions including Maryville University and the University of Puget Sound. Levin's poetry often delves into themes of mortality, nature, and the human psyche, drawing from her experiences in the American West and her keen observations of the natural world. Her debut collection, Sky Thread, announced a bold new voice, while subsequent works like Wedding Day and Sky Ward have solidified her reputation as a master of lyrical intensity. With Banana Palace, her most recent collection, Levin continues to weave intricate tapestries of language that resonate with vulnerability and resilience, earning her accolades including a Lannan Residency Fellowship and praise from contemporaries like Louise Glück.