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Nikki Moustaki

Nikki Moustaki

Nikki Moustaki is an animal trainer, author, and award-winning freelance writer. She has written and published 46 books, which have cumulatively sold more than 500,000 copies. She is notably known for her The Bird Market of Paris: A Memoir, The Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry, and Parrots for Dummies.

Personal Life

Nikki Moustaki has been dubbed 'Saint Nik' due to her hands-on rescue efforts and vocal advocacy for homeless animals.

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Education

Nikki Moustaki holds an M.A. in poetry from New York University (1997), an M.F.A. in poetry from Indiana University (2000), and an M.F.A. in fiction from New York University (2009). She has taught creative and expository writing at both of those universities, as well as at the New School.

Published Works

List [incomplete]

  • The Bird Market of Parrots: A Memoir (2015)

  • Boredom Buster for Birds: 40 Fun and Feather-Friendly Toys and Activities (2012)

  • Parrotlets (The Birdkeeper's Guide) (2012)

  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (2012)

  • Lovebirds: a Guide to Caring for Your Lovebird (Complete Care Made Easy) (2011)

  • Boredom Busters for Cats: 40 Whisker-Twitching Games and Adventures (2010)

  • Boredom Busters for Dogs: 40 Tail-Wagging Games and Adventures (2010)

  • Miniature Schnauzer (2009)

  • Canaries: Animal Planet Pet Care Library (2008)

  • Dogfessions (2008)

  • Miniature Schnauzers (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (2008) **

  • Finches for Dummies (2007)

  • Kuvasz (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (2007)

  • Parakeets for Dummies (2007)

  • Pocket Pups: The Definitive Guide to Diminutive Dogs (2008)

  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) (2006)

  • Labrador Retrievers (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (2006)

  • Parakeets: Animal Planet Pet Care Library (2006)

  • Parrots for Dummies (2005)

  • African Grey Parrots (A New Owner's Guide) (2004)

  • Quick & Easy Parakeet Care (2004)

  • Quick & Easy Zebra Finch Care (2004)

  • The Guide to Owning a Dove (2004)

  • A Beginner's Guide to Parakeets (2003)

  • A New Owner's Guide to Lovebirds (2003)

  • Why Do Cockatiels Do That?: Real Answer to the Curious Things Cockatiels Do (2003)

  • Why Do Parakeets Do That?: Real Answers to the Curious Things Parakeets Do (2003)

  • Your Outta Control Bird (2003)

  • Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry (2001)

  • Taming and Training Cockatiels (1989)

References

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Citation Linkspeakerpedia.comSpeakerpedia
Jan 25, 2016, 4:00 PM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comNikki Moustaki Interview on The New Yorkers, 2013 - YouTube
Jan 25, 2016, 4:00 PM
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Citation Linkamazon.comThe Bird Market of Paris: A Memoir
Jan 25, 2016, 4:00 PM
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Jun 25, 2016, 4:31 AM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comNikki Moustaki's Facebookfan page
Mar 28, 2017, 1:13 AM
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Citation Linktwitter.comNikki Moustaki's Twitter
Mar 28, 2017, 1:14 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comNikki Moustaki with a dog (source: Facebook)
Mar 28, 2017, 1:18 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comNikki Moustaki wearing a helmet
Mar 28, 2017, 1:20 AM
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Citation Linknikkimoustaki.comNikki Moustaki's website - About section
Mar 28, 2017, 1:29 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comNikki Moustaki at the Flamingo Party on South Beach, Miami
Mar 28, 2017, 1:45 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comNikki Moustaki's YouTubeaccount
Mar 28, 2017, 1:46 AM
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Citation Linknpr.orgNikki Moustaki's interview with NPR(February 6, 2015)
Mar 28, 2017, 2:17 AM
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Citation Linkwww.youtube.comNikki Moustaki Interview on The New Yorkers, 2013 - YouTube
Jan 25, 2016, 4:00 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comNikki Moustaki at the Flamingo Party on South Beach, Miami
Mar 28, 2017, 1:45 AM