Leah Umansky: Poet and Curator on New Collection 'Of Tyrant' and Memoir 'Delicate Machine'
Leah Umansky's latest poetry collection, 'Of Tyrant,' was published by Word Works in 2024, adding to her five-book bibliography. Her memoir 'Delicate Machine' is forthcoming from Dzanc Books in 2027. As an educator and curator, she hosts the reading series COUPLET and shares work via PBS, The Slowdown, and The New York Times. In a PRINT Magazine interview, she reflects on childhood creativity, inspired by teacher Mr. Collier, and her belief in celebrating accomplishments. She discusses overcoming heartbreak through writing, her appreciation for crying, and the joy of teaching high school students. Umansky also shares personal preferences, from Cape Cod chips to her cat Moira Rose, and her hope for reunion in an afterlife.
Key facts
- Leah Umansky is the author of five books of poems, most recently 'Of Tyrant' (Word Works, 2024).
- Her forthcoming memoir 'Delicate Machine' will be published by Dzanc Books in 2027.
- Her creative work has been featured on PBS and The Slowdown, and in The New York Times.
- She hosts and curates the reading series COUPLET.
- She runs the Substack 'Stay Brave.'
- Her 10th-grade English teacher Mr. Collier encouraged her to submit poetry to the school literary magazine.
- She describes overthinking as her biggest regret.
- She advocates celebrating accomplishments and sharing joy with others.
Entities
Artists
- Leah Umansky
- Mr. Collier
Institutions
- Word Works
- Dzanc Books
- PBS
- The Slowdown
- The New York Times
- Substack