About
Dani James is a native New Yorker who grew up in Belgium before making her way back home.
She holds a BA in English from Baruch College and an MFA in Creative Writing from the Writer’s Foundry at St. Joseph’s University.
Her English translation of Return to the Place I Never Left by Tobias Schiff was published January 2025 from Wayne State University Press. It’s available to order via all bookstores and major retailers.
Featured Work
Return to the Place I Never Left
2025
In this harrowing first-hand account of the Holocaust, delivered through sparing and evocative poetry, survivor Tobias Schiff explores the depths of human suffering, the capacity for hope and renewal, and the impact of starvation on the human mind.
Other Works
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Return to the Place I Never Left
2025
Awards and Recognition
- National Jewish Book Award Winner: Return to the Place I Never Left
- CUNY Alumni 50 Under 50
Press and Media Mentions
- Dani James Featured in Article on the 75th National Jewish Book Awards
- Return to the Place I Never Left Wins National Jewish Book Award
- On Memoir: A Translator’s Journey
- The Creative Penn Podcast: The Art and Business of Translation
- Translators Aloud: Dani James Reads from Return to the Place I Never Left
- Jewish Book Council Review
- WORD PLAY Press Release
