Leah Hager Cohen is an American author and professor of creative writing. She is best known for her novels, short stories, and essays, which explore themes of family, identity, and belonging. Her work has been praised for its lyrical prose and its ability to capture the nuances of human relationships. Leah was born in New York City and grew up in the suburbs of Long Island. She attended Harvard University, where she earned her BA in English and American Literature. She then went on to earn her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Iowa. Leah has published seven books, including the novels The Grief of Others, No Book But the World, and Strangers and Cousins. Her short story collection, I Watched You Disappear, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Her essays have appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic. Leah is currently a professor of creative writing at Smith College in Massachusetts. She is also a visiting professor at the University of Iowa and a faculty member of the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Leah’s work has been widely praised for its insight into the complexities of family life and its ability to capture the beauty of everyday moments. Her writing is both lyrical and emotionally resonant, and her characters are often deeply flawed yet sympathetic.