Elizabeth Graver

Elizabeth Graver is a Professor of English at Boston College, specializing in creative writing, historical fiction, and migration literatures. A prominent author, she teaches courses including 'Advanced Fiction Workshop' and 'Writing Across Cultures.' Her research focuses on Sephardic Jewish experiences and the intersection of history with personal narrative. Graver’s acclaimed novel Kantika (2023), inspired by her grandmother’s life, explores displacement and identity across four countries, winning multiple awards including the National Jewish Book Award and Massachusetts Book Award.

• Education: B.A., Wesleyan University; M.F.A., Washington University
• Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship, National Endowment for the Arts grant, Edward Lewis Wallant Award

Her literary contributions span novels, short stories, and essays, with works published by major presses like Metropolitan Books and HarperCollins. Graver’s academic leadership includes co-directing the Creative Writing Concentration and organizing Fiction Days, inviting renowned writers to campus.