Laila Lalami

Laila Lalami was born in 1968 in Rabat, Morocco. After completing her studies in Morocco, she continued in London, earning an MA degree, and in 1992, she moved to the United States, where she obtained a PhD in Linguistics. In 1996, she began her career as a writer, essayist, and columnist. Her articles have been published in major newspapers and magazines, such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and others. Her works include "Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits" (2005), "Secret Son" (2009), and "The Moor's Account" (2014), which have received numerous awards. She currently teaches Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside.