Diane Ackerman
Poetry
Science
Diane Ackerman is an acclaimed author known for her poetic approach to scientific subjects.
Her works include bestsellers like The Zookeeper's Wife and A Natural History of the Senses.
She has been a Pulitzer Prize finalist for Nonfiction and received numerous awards for her writing.
The Zookeeper's Wife, a true story set in WWII, became a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a movie starring Jessica Chastain.
Ackerman's unique style blends scientific exploration with lyrical prose, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience.
She resides in Ithaca, New York, with her husband, Paul West.
