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Jane Hirshfield is a renowned American poet, essayist, and translator born in New York City on February 24, 1953. With ten poetry books to her name, including The Asking: New & Selected Poems (2023) and Ledger (2020), she has earned acclaim for her precise language, deep attention, and ability to bridge poetry with science and public life. Hirshfield is also a respected translator and editor of multiple poetry collections from Japanese and other languages, including The Ink Dark Moon and The Heart of Haiku. Her essays, Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry and Ten Windows: How Great Poems Transform the World, further illuminate her thoughtful approach to poetry and interpretation. A recipient of Guggenheim, Rockefeller, and NEA fellowships, Hirshfield has shaped contemporary poetry through fellowships, leadership roles, and a commitment to public engagement. This page highlights her biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tours and readings, so you can secure your seats at an event near you.