Author
Jacqueline Suskin
Associated Country
United States
Jacqueline Suskin is an American poet, writer, and creative facilitator known for her work at the intersection of poetry, community engagement, and personal reflection. She gained recognition through her "Poem Store" project, in which she creates custom poems on demand for individuals and organizations, bringing poetry into public spaces and everyday conversations. Her work often explores themes of connection, resilience, nature, creativity, and the emotional experiences that shape people's lives.
In addition to her poetry, Suskin has written nonfiction and essays that draw on her experiences as an artist, gardener, and observer of the natural world. Her writing is noted for its accessible, compassionate voice and its focus on mindfulness, self-discovery, and the restorative power of creativity. Through books, workshops, and public events, she has helped introduce poetry to audiences beyond traditional literary circles, encouraging readers to engage with language as a tool for reflection and connection.
In addition to her poetry, Suskin has written nonfiction and essays that draw on her experiences as an artist, gardener, and observer of the natural world. Her writing is noted for its accessible, compassionate voice and its focus on mindfulness, self-discovery, and the restorative power of creativity. Through books, workshops, and public events, she has helped introduce poetry to audiences beyond traditional literary circles, encouraging readers to engage with language as a tool for reflection and connection.
Books
A Year in Practice 2023
“The seasons and cycles of nature have incredible power to affect everything in our lives—especially our creativity,” says poet Jacqueline Suskin. “The earth shows us when our creative reserves might...
Every Day Is a Poem 2020
How do we deal with the heaviness of everyday living? When we are surrounded by uncertainty, distrust, and destruction, how do we sift through the chaos and enjoy being alive?
In Every Day Is a Poem,...
Help in the Dark Season explores the pathway of human love as it begins in the dark, moves into parental hands, transfers into to experiments of the heart, grows, breaks, and ultimately transforms us...
Go Ahead & Like It 2015
This scrapbook-style art book is an invitation to write lists of things you like: small things that bring delight, intriguing things that excite, and meaningful things that make every day special....