Jan DeBlieu is the author of five nonfiction books and is a national medalist in literature. She has led writing workshops and clinics for all ages, in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate creative writing courses. She is also known for her work as a conservationist and activist. DeBlieu’s work has been widely anthologized, and she has published dozens of articles and essays in literary journals and well-known national publications, including The New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, Audubon,and Orion. Her current work, including her forthcoming book, Searching for Seva: The Path to Selfless Service explores how ordinary people can help change the lives of others in need.
Jan DeBlieu

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The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
What’s the best way to study wild animals? James Wiley, a biologist whose intensive field research helped rescue the Puerto Rican parrot from extinction, believes scientists now put too much stock Continue reading