Selected Writings & Media

“When Grief Becomes a Superpower,” Saint Joseph’s University Magazine, Fall 2021.

“ Joe Biden and the Superpower of Grief,” Medium, February 9, 2021.

“The Mermaid,” An Excerpt from Harnessing Grief published in Mutha Magazine, February 18, 2021.

Watch Maria Kefalas and interviewer Ashley Fox discuss Harnessing Grief as part of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Author Series, February 16, 2021.

Listen to the Free Library of Philadelphia Author Series Podcast discussing Harnessing Grief with Maria Kefalas and Ashley Fox, February 16, 2021.

Maria Kefalas discusses her book Harnessing Grief on NPR’s “Radio Times” with host Marty Moss-Coane, February 2, 2021.

“SJU Professor writes about the grief of raising a daughter destined to die.” Philadelphia Inquirer, January 21, 2021.

Medicaid covers sick and dying kids but it takes going to battle to get it.” STAT, December 2, 2019

“How much would you pay for the miracle of gene therapy?” STAT, May 3, 2018  

“Gene therapy may not be “real winner” but it is a miracle maker.” STAT, March 8, 2018          

“The Cupcake Revolution,” Slate, May 16, 2016  

“New Promise for Gene Therapy,” CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley, October 23, 2016  

“Mothering Cal”, Slate, May 8, 2013  

“Rules for Snitching,” The Root, May 17, 2011  

“The Rural Brain Drain”, The Chronicle Review, September 21, 2009  

“Unmarried Because They Value Marriage,” The Washington Post, May 1, 2005