Judy Batalion

Judy Batalion is a Canadian-born historian, essayist, and author known for her award-winning nonfiction and fiction. She grew up in Montreal, speaking English, French, Yiddish, and Hebrew. Batalion studied the history of science at Harvard and earned a PhD in art history from the University of London. Her work often explores themes of family, trauma, identity, and the resilience of women, particularly in historical contexts. She has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, Vogue, and The Washington Post. Her books include "White Walls: A Memoir About Motherhood, Daughterhood and the Mess in Between" and the New York Times bestseller "The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos." Her debut novel, "The Last Woman of Warsaw," was published in 2026.