Leïla Slimani
Leïla Slimani
Leïla Slimani is an award-winning Franco-Moroccan author celebrated for her fearless exploration of identity, gender, and power. Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1981, Slimani was raised in a multicultural household shaped by Moroccan and French influences. After studying in Paris at Sciences Po, she began her career as a journalist before turning to fiction. Slimani’s breakout novel, *Lullaby* (*Chanson douce*), won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 2016, captivating readers worldwide with its chilling portrayal of motherhood and class tensions. Her subsequent novels, including *Adèle* and the historical saga *The Country of Others*, have further established her as a voice unafraid to probe taboo subjects and complex female experiences. In addition to her novels, Slimani is also an advocate for women’s rights and sexual freedom in North Africa, and serves as France’s representative to the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. With her elegant prose and bold vision, Slimani continues to challenge and engage audiences across the globe.
Leïla Slimani is an award-winning Franco-Moroccan author celebrated for her fearless exploration of identity, gender, and power. Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1981, Slimani was raised in a multicultural household shaped by Moroccan and French influences. After studying in Paris at Sciences Po, she began her career as a journalist before turning to fiction. Slimani’s breakout novel, *Lullaby* (*Chanson douce*), won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 2016, captivating readers worldwide with its chilling portrayal of motherhood and class tensions. Her subsequent novels, including *Adèle* and the historical saga *The Country of Others*, have further established her as a voice unafraid to probe taboo subjects and complex female experiences. In addition to her novels, Slimani is also an advocate for women’s rights and sexual freedom in North Africa, and serves as France’s representative to the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. With her elegant prose and bold vision, Slimani continues to challenge and engage audiences across the globe.
