In Quest Of Identity And Love

“Poetry, first and foremost, is a conversation with myself,” says Kalpana Singh-Chitnis, an Indian-American poet, writer, filmmaker, and author of six poetry collections. “It is a contemplation and a conversation with the universe.” Her work has appeared in numerous journals, including Columbia Journal, Silk Routes at the University of Iowa, and Stanford University's Life in Quarantine. She has also been referenced in The New York Times and The Huffington Post and featured in The Telegraph, Los Angeles Times, and Daily Pilot. Additionally, she has made appearances on platforms like ABC Channel, Voice of America, Fox News, and India's national TV network. Singh writes in both Hindi and English, and her bilingual poetry collection Love Letters to Ukraine from Uyava was honoured as a finalist in the 2023 International Book Awards. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including recognition as a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards and a nomination for the prestigious Pushcart Prize. Her accolades include the 2017 Nazi Naaman Literary Prize for Creativity, among others.