Elif Shafak

Elif Shafak is an acclaimed British-Turkish novelist and public intellectual.

She has authored seventeen books, including eleven novels, translated into fifty languages.

Shafak writes in both Turkish and English, addressing themes of cultural identity, feminism, and spirituality.

She holds a PhD in political science and has taught at universities in Turkey, the US, and the UK. Shafak is a passionate advocate for women's rights, LGBT rights, and freedom of speech.

She has given two TED Global talks and contributes to major publications worldwide.

Shafak has received numerous awards and accolades for her literary and humanitarian work.