Bio
From the author: Donald Proffit, a visionary in the creative arts and former arts educator, has been short-listed for the 2024 William Saroyan International Writing Prize in nonfiction for his memoir, Hardship Alaska. With a rich music, dance, and visual arts background, Donald has presented workshops and original performances worldwide, including in Israel, where his work fostered meaningful dialogue among Israeli, Palestinian, and American youth. His accolades include a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Teacher Fellowship and the D. Bennet Mazur Award for Lifetime Achievement, honoring his profound contributions to society.
Book: The Object of His Affection (2024)