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Warsan Shire

1988 - Today

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Warsan Shire (born 1 August 1988) is a British writer, poet, editor, and teacher who was born to Somali parents in Kenya. In 2013, she was awarded the inaugural Brunel University African Poetry Prize. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Warsan Shire is the 7,576th most popular writer, the 187th most popular biography from Kenya and the 5th most popular Kenyan Writer.

Warsan Shire is a British writer, poet, editor, and teacher, best known for her poetry that explores themes of identity, migration, and womanhood. She gained significant recognition for her debut collection, "Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth," and her work has been featured in various literary and cultural platforms.

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Among WRITERS

Among writers, Warsan Shire ranks 7,576 out of 7,302. Before her are Abby Stein, Seanan McGuire, June Eric-Udorie, Devdutt Pattanaik, Angela Saini, and Funke Bucknor-Obruthe. After her are Meena Harris, Meena Kandasamy, Christopher Yost, Helen Oyeyemi, Téa Obreht, and Sona Mohapatra.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1988, Warsan Shire ranks 1,883. Before her are Shara Proctor, Simon Church, Rushlee Buchanan, Jack Hobbs, Claire Michel, and Hogan Ephraim. After her are Darrell Arthur, Taciana Cesar, Yuki Matsubara, Matteo Galvan, Cherami Leigh, and Natalie La Rose.

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In Kenya

Among people born in Kenya, Warsan Shire ranks 187 out of 150. Before her are Isaac Kimeli (1994), Wanuri Kahiu (1980), Arnold Origi (1983), Sally Kipyego (1985), Martin Mathathi (1985), and Moses Ndiema Masai (1986). After her are Mary Moraa (2000), Caleb Ndiku (1992), Emmanuel Wanyonyi (2004), Daniel Ebenyo (1995), Elizabeth Wathuti (1995), and Enrique González (null).

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Among WRITERS In Kenya

Among writers born in Kenya, Warsan Shire ranks 5. Before her are Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (1938), Philippa Gregory (1954), Grace Ogot (1930), and Binyavanga Wainaina (1971).

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