Birute Putrius

Birute Putrius is a Lithuanian-American author who was born in a displaced person's camp in Germany, grew up in Chicago and now lives in California. She has published short stories and poetry in numerous literary journals and anthlogies. "Lucy in the Sky" was highlighted by Publisher's Weekly "for its charming magical realism." Two of her stories were optioned for short films by Columbia College in Chicago. She was a finalist in the Sol Books contest and has translated poetry and non-fiction.