Safia Elhillo
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Summary
Safia Elhillo was born on December 16, 1990[1], in Rockville[2]. She has worked as a poet[3] and writer[4]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[6], Sudan[7]
- Employer: Antioch University[8], Pacific University[9]
- Educated at: Gallatin School of Individualized Study[10], The New School[11]
- Award received: Brunel University African Poetry Prize[12], Arab American Book Award[13], California Book Awards[14], Coretta Scott King Award[15], fellowship award[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Residence: Los Angeles[18]
- Given name: Safia[19]
- Official website: http://safia-mafia.com/tagged/main[20]
- Nominated for: National Book Award[21], Neustadt International Prize for Literature[22], Los Angeles Times Book Prize[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Name in native language: صافية الحلو[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[26]
- Has written for: The New Yorker[27]
Why It Matters
Safia Elhillo has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Safia Elhillo born?
Safia Elhillo's place of birth was Rockville[2].
What did Safia Elhillo do for work?
Safia Elhillo worked as a poet[3] and writer[4].
Where did Safia Elhillo go to school?
Safia Elhillo was educated at Gallatin School of Individualized Study[10] and The New School[11].
What awards did Safia Elhillo receive?
Honors received include Brunel University African Poetry Prize[12], Arab American Book Award[13], California Book Awards[14], and Coretta Scott King Award[15].