Judith Prest

Poet

Duanesburg, NY
New York US

Author's Bio

I am a poet, mixed media artist, photographer and creativity coach. I give readings, classes and workshops. All my work is based on the belief that creativity is an innate human quality, and that creativity is a healing force for individuals and communities. I currently work part time leading Recovery Writing and Expressive Arts groups with adults in day treatment for addiction. I have given workshops at libraries, retreat centers, prisons, schools, retirement communities and at my home base, Spirit Wind Studio in Duanesburg, NY.

Publications & Prizes

Anthologies:
A Slant of Light: Contemporary Women Writers of the Hudson Valley(anthology) Naming the Scar (my poem, page 79) (Codhill Press, 2013)
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The Heart of All That Is: Reflections on Home (Anthology title). Land (My poem, page 93) (Holy Cow Press, 2013)
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Moments of the Soul (anthology) Altars (my poem, page 112), Stillness is like Water, my poem, page 90, Winner Third Place). (Spirit First, 2010)
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Beloved On The Earth: 150 Poems of Grief & Gratitude (Holy Cow! Press, 2009)
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Layers Of Possibility: Healing Poetry (Palabras Press, 2007)
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Peer Glass (, 2003)
Book:
Geography of Loss (Finishing Line Press, 2021)
Chapbooks:
Grafted Tree: Family Poems (Kelsay Books, 2023)
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After (Finishing Line Press, 2019)
Journals:
Bereavement: Living With Loss
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Chronogram
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Fredericksburg Literary and Art Review
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Mad Poets Review
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Slightly West
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The Akros Review
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Up The River
Prizes won: 

 Judge's Choice Award, Mad Poets Contest, 2003

Third Place, Spirit First Contest, 2010

Personal Favorites

Favorite authors: 
Mary Oliver Joy Harjo Jimmy Santiago Baca Maya Angelou Naomi Shihab Nye Anne Lamott Mark Nepo Deena Metzger Mark Nepo Audre Lourde

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Wilmington, DE
Delaware
Raised in: 
Bear, DE
Delaware
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Last update: Dec 13, 2023