
Bakul Banerjee
Born: 1948 in Wheaton
Pen Name: None Connection to Illinois: An award-winning author and poet Bakul Banerjee published her second collection of previously published poems, titled Bathymetry: Poems, in 2017. Her chapbook, titled Synchronicity: Poems, was published in 2010. For the past twenty years, her poems and stories appeared in several literary magazines and anthologies throughout U.S. and India. She has been featured at several poetry readings and presented multiple poetry workshops. She continues to publish short stories and essays throughout the United States and India. Bakul received a Ph.D. degree from The Johns Hopkins University. She spent most of her working life at two Illinois National Laboratories, Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago. For the past thirty years, she has been living in Wheaton, Illinois, where she raised her two children. Biography: After retiring from scientific/engineering profession, Bakul spends most of her time volunteering for Institute for Electrical Engineering (IEEE), one of the world's largest non-profit professional organizations. In this capacity, she mentors students and young professionals to embrace science and engineering. She continues to be busy with many related speaking engagements. As a poet, she conducts poetry workshops at different venues including Harold Washington Public Library. Many of her works have been anthologized. She has published many scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Bakul Banerjee is an award-winning author and poet and has published her second collection of previously published poems, titled Bathymetry: Poems, in 2017. Her chapbook, Synchronicity: Poems, was published in 2010. For the past twenty years, her poems and stories appeared in several literary magazines and anthologies throughout the U.S. and India.
Awards:
- Gayatri Gamarch Award for General Body of Work
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Cartography of Curiosities: Poems ISBN: 0998132411 OCLC: Sumak Press 2024 In Cartography of Curiosities: Poems, award-winning poet and author Bakul Banerjee presents an exquisite collection of eighty-six cross-cultural poems that traverses the rich landscapes of immigrant identity, spirituality, and memories of her journeys across six continents. With a unique blend of scientific insight and ancient spiritual reflections, Banerjee's work illuminates the profound intersections of culture and the search for divinity on earth.Bakul Banerjee, a distinct voice in contemporary poetry, invites readers into a world where the physical and the metaphysical intertwine. Her verses capture the essence of a life lived in constant motion, both geographically and intellectually. From the killing fields of Cambodia to the little joey caught in the wildfire of Australia, Banerjee's poetry is a testament to the beauty and complexity of our global tapestry.The collection is organized into four sections. In the Cartography of Curiosities section, Banerjee introduces her poetic heritage and history. In Roots Run Deep, she dredges into the spiritual dimensions of her upbringing in India and the challenges of raising children as an immigrant. She explores her introspections in the Seeds Travel with the Wind section, drawing on diverse religious traditions to uncover universal truths. In Then, Journeys Become Memories, Banerjee fuses science and spirituality, highlighting how Banerjee's scientific background enriches her ideals of divinity, poetics, and nature.Cartography of Curiosities: Poems is more than a poetry collection; it is a spiritual journey of a woman at home in her adopted country, yet she is comfortable, as she declares in one of her poems, somewhere and everywhere, navigating the globe trying to bridge cultures and belief systems. This book is an inspiring companion for those seeking to explore our world's myriad facets of identity, divinity, and beauty. Through her words, Banerjee invites us all to embark on our voyages of discovery, finding unity in diversity. |