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MIRA N. MATARIC was born and raised in
Novi Sad, Yugoslavia (known as the Serbian
Athens). She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in
languages and world literature at the
University of Belgrade and pursued a
Master's in Special Education from Emporia
University, Ks. Mira traveled extensively on
five continents, studying diverse cultures,
literature, music, art, lifestyles and
philosophy.
An avid reader since age 5, she was
published in school journals at age 13 and
leading Serbian periodicals since age 18.
Her poetry, short stories, translations
(Serbo-Croatian/ English), essays and
travelogues have been published in literary
magazines and journals for decades. Upon
graduation, she became an English
instructor at the Military Academy in
Belgrade, then a senior librarian at the
National Library of Serbia for 14 years
(foreign books, bibliography, research,
publishing department, international
relations, regular contributor to the journal
"Librarian"). She taught English at the
University of Belgrade. Her poetry, short
stories, essays and critiques, as well as
Novi Sad, Yugoslavia (known as the Serbian
Athens). She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in
languages and world literature at the
University of Belgrade and pursued a
Master's in Special Education from Emporia
University, Ks. Mira traveled extensively on
five continents, studying diverse cultures,
literature, music, art, lifestyles and
philosophy.
An avid reader since age 5, she was
published in school journals at age 13 and
leading Serbian periodicals since age 18.
Her poetry, short stories, translations
(Serbo-Croatian/ English), essays and
travelogues have been published in literary
magazines and journals for decades. Upon
graduation, she became an English
instructor at the Military Academy in
Belgrade, then a senior librarian at the
National Library of Serbia for 14 years
(foreign books, bibliography, research,
publishing department, international
relations, regular contributor to the journal
"Librarian"). She taught English at the
University of Belgrade. Her poetry, short
stories, essays and critiques, as well as
translations of American, English, Irish, Indian and other modern poets and writers were published in Yugoslavia during 1960-80’s
(Graham Greene, John Steinbeck, Isaac Bashevis Singer, etc.). She was also a very active interpreter at the international
symposiums in Rome, Hamburg, Dubrovnik, where she worked with some outstanding figures in different fields (literature, nuclear
science, etc.).
In the USA since 1981, Mira taught Creative Writing, Russian, and Special Education, actively writing poetry, short stories, editing a
literary magazine "Collage" (for 18 years) and presiding Women in the Arts Inc., volunteer teaching creative writing to youth, physically
handicapped and senior citizens, publicly speaking on various themes in the educational and other organizations. She still does most
of it, also creating and leading literary workshops, writers' critiquing groups, and literary readings.
With about 2,000 citations in the leading magazines and other professional publications, Mira has published almost 30 books (in
English and Serbian). Her writing has been awarded and published in several languages. Her opus evenly includes her own poetry
and prose, as well as well as translations (Michael Moorcock, Edna O'Brien, Kamala Das, Louis Adamich, S. Cisneros, P. Neruda,
etc.). Mira actively writes and publishes in Europe (a member of the Association of Writers of Serbia), in USA ("Salem Press"
Encyclopedias, "World Literature Today," "International Library of Poetry," "American Srbobran," "Serbian Times" "South Slav
Journal," "Serbian Studies," "Iskra" etc.).
Eighteen years of life in Kansas resulted in "Light and Shadow," 2003, portraying hardship, prejudices, and loneliness during the first
years of a severe cultural shock. The disappointment turns into a challenge, to end in more growth, spiritual and creative. When Mira
moves to Southern California, she experiences an explosion of renewed insight and creativity. Several recent books of memoirs,
short stories, translations and critical essays richly and successfully build cultural bridges, love and understanding between the people
of her "old" and "new" home-countries: the novel "Legacy," stories and memoirs "Light and Shadows," "Dream and Awakening,"
"Bitter- Sweet Memories," poetry "Seasons of Love."
Mira's writing offers a vibrant, picturesque, true picture of life and people in times of strife and joy, always filled with wisdom, beauty
and love of life.
The following titles are inspired by and placed in Pasadena environment: "Legacy," "Snapshot in Black and White," "Pink
Nightgown," "Marriage Dyptich," "Dancing," "Sex and Love," "Yoga Class," also numerous poems, articles, critiques and translations.
February 13, 2007 in Belgrade, Serbia, Mira N. Mataric received the literary award "Golden Medal" by the Association for Culture
and Education in Belgrade, Serbia, for her life-long contribution to the art and culture of Serbia as well as building cultural bridges
between Serbia (Yugoslavia) and the United States of America and other English speaking countries.
Mira can be reached at: mira016@hotmail.com Her web site is:miramataric.net
(Graham Greene, John Steinbeck, Isaac Bashevis Singer, etc.). She was also a very active interpreter at the international
symposiums in Rome, Hamburg, Dubrovnik, where she worked with some outstanding figures in different fields (literature, nuclear
science, etc.).
In the USA since 1981, Mira taught Creative Writing, Russian, and Special Education, actively writing poetry, short stories, editing a
literary magazine "Collage" (for 18 years) and presiding Women in the Arts Inc., volunteer teaching creative writing to youth, physically
handicapped and senior citizens, publicly speaking on various themes in the educational and other organizations. She still does most
of it, also creating and leading literary workshops, writers' critiquing groups, and literary readings.
With about 2,000 citations in the leading magazines and other professional publications, Mira has published almost 30 books (in
English and Serbian). Her writing has been awarded and published in several languages. Her opus evenly includes her own poetry
and prose, as well as well as translations (Michael Moorcock, Edna O'Brien, Kamala Das, Louis Adamich, S. Cisneros, P. Neruda,
etc.). Mira actively writes and publishes in Europe (a member of the Association of Writers of Serbia), in USA ("Salem Press"
Encyclopedias, "World Literature Today," "International Library of Poetry," "American Srbobran," "Serbian Times" "South Slav
Journal," "Serbian Studies," "Iskra" etc.).
Eighteen years of life in Kansas resulted in "Light and Shadow," 2003, portraying hardship, prejudices, and loneliness during the first
years of a severe cultural shock. The disappointment turns into a challenge, to end in more growth, spiritual and creative. When Mira
moves to Southern California, she experiences an explosion of renewed insight and creativity. Several recent books of memoirs,
short stories, translations and critical essays richly and successfully build cultural bridges, love and understanding between the people
of her "old" and "new" home-countries: the novel "Legacy," stories and memoirs "Light and Shadows," "Dream and Awakening,"
"Bitter- Sweet Memories," poetry "Seasons of Love."
Mira's writing offers a vibrant, picturesque, true picture of life and people in times of strife and joy, always filled with wisdom, beauty
and love of life.
The following titles are inspired by and placed in Pasadena environment: "Legacy," "Snapshot in Black and White," "Pink
Nightgown," "Marriage Dyptich," "Dancing," "Sex and Love," "Yoga Class," also numerous poems, articles, critiques and translations.
February 13, 2007 in Belgrade, Serbia, Mira N. Mataric received the literary award "Golden Medal" by the Association for Culture
and Education in Belgrade, Serbia, for her life-long contribution to the art and culture of Serbia as well as building cultural bridges
between Serbia (Yugoslavia) and the United States of America and other English speaking countries.
Mira can be reached at: mira016@hotmail.com Her web site is:miramataric.net