Background
Zeiger, Lila L. was born on December 6, 1927 in New York City. Daughter of Benjamin Hersh and Sara (Dornbrand) Leichtling.
Zeiger, Lila L. was born on December 6, 1927 in New York City. Daughter of Benjamin Hersh and Sara (Dornbrand) Leichtling.
Master of Arts in English, Classics, Cornell University, 1949. Master of Library Science in Young People's Literature, Pratt Institute, 1957.
Teacher English various New York City High School, 1949-1956. Teacher library New York City Board Education, 1956-1958. Teacher writing Poets in Schools, New York City and Nassau County, New York, 1973-1978, 78-84.
Writing consultant & lecturer, various organizations New York City, 1984—2007. Creative writing specialist VCC Day Treatment Program, 1988—2007. Poet in residence Great Neck Library., New York, 1986-1988.
Active Nassau County Office Cultural Development, since 1982. Member of Poetry Society America (past secretary, executive board).
Married David Zeiger, November 24, 1949 (deceased 2007). Children: Sara Ellen, Arnold William.