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Judah Leblang is a writer, teacher and storyteller based in Boston, MA. His written and audio pieces combine reflection, keen observation, and humor. Please visit the Writing page to read some of Judah's stories, or listen to audio clips of Judah reading them. There is also information on Judah's CD Finding My Place, and "Snapshots," as well as a schedule of workshops and readings you may wish to attend. Enjoy!

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My book, "Finding My Place: One Man's Journey from Cleveland to Boston and Beyond," is out now!
If you want a signed copy, purchase your book directly through Lake Effect Press

In the Boston area, you can get the book at The Book Rack in Arlington, Porter Square Books and Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, and Calamus Books near South Station. The book is also at Borders in Downtown Crossing and Brookline Booksmith, too!

In Cleveland, the book is at Visible Voice Books in Tremont, Loganberry Books near Shaker Square, and at Mac's Backs in Coventry (Cleveland Heights). The book is also at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Legacy Village. The book is also on Amazon.com.

Here is a link to the book on Amazon: Amazon

New and recent readings: On Friday June 11 I'll be reading and talking about the book at Temple Beth Zion 1566 Beacon Street, Brookline, as part of their Erev Pride Shabbat. All are welcome to come to the reading-- 7:45 PM in the ground floor chapel. Call 617-566-8171 or see www.tbzbrookline.org for more information.

I have several additional readings in May and June. I'll be reading at Books in the Square in Providence on Thursday May 27 at 7 PM. Books in the Square

On Friday June 25, I'll be reading at Northampton's Pride and Joy bookstore 6:30-7:30 PM. Please stop by if you're in the area!

I had a bunch of readings and events in April 2010. Keep checking this page for new info.... I'm part of a group reading at Cornerstone Books in Salem, on Saturday April 3 from 1 to about 2 PM. This is a combination reading and book fair for local writers.

Cornerstone is a great store, check them out at:

Cornerstone Books
I'm also reading at Hampshire College on April 23, and at two bookstores in Cleveland-- Joseph Beth Books in Lyndhurst on Thursday evening April 15 at 7 PM Josepth Beth Books
and at Visible Voice Books in Tremont on Saturday April 17 at 2 PM Visible Voice Books

I read with Deahn Berrini, a talented writer from the North Shore (and the author of the new novel, "Milkweed)," on Thursday March 18 from 7-8 PM at Porter Square Books in Cambridge.

Radio:

I have had several pieces broadcast on WKSU-FM, NPR for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. My pieces are archived on their website, and some are linked below.

I recently had three pieces, "Papa's Place" and "Everything is Relative,"and "Necessary Losses" licensed by WAMC in Albany, New York and syndicated nationally on about 160 NPR, college and ABC stations, as well as Armed Forces Radio and several Canadian stations.

You can listen to some of my pieces by clicking on the links below:

"Everything is Relative"
"Minding the Gap"
"Olympic Dreams"
"Jingle Bells"
"Remembering Doris"

I currently--as of September 2009--am a member of the B-Side Radio crew. B-Side is an NPR radio program and podcast. I have a piece, "Echoes of Jerry" on their latest show, on the theme of "lost." Check it out at: "B-Side Radio"
On Xmas 2006, I had the full, 5+ minute version of "Jingle Bells" on New Hampshire Public Radio. You can listen in here: "Jingle Bells "

"Jingle Bells" is currently featured on the 12/12/07 PRX station showcase, presenting the best radio essays from NPR stations around the country. You can listen in here: "Jingle Bells "

I'm now a contributing writer for Bay Windows, Boston's gay newsweekly. My column, "Life in the Slow Lane," runs twice a month. They also have most of my previous columns on line. Check out my columns at: Bay Windows newspaper

(click on "Life in the Slow Lane" on the home page)

I've also been teaching memoir and essay-writing classes at The Cambridge Center for Adult Ed. I'll be on a panel, "Self-Publishing: Why and How to Do It," on Wednesday April 21 8 PM at CCAE in Harvard Square. For more information, contact CCAE at 617-547-6789 or visit: CCAE