Ayize Jama-Everett facts for kids
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Ayize Jama-Everett
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| Born | 1974 (age 50–51) Harlem, New York, U.S.
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| Education | M.Div, Starr King School for the Ministry, Graduate Theological Union
M.A., Clinical Psychology, New College of California MFA, University of California, Riverside |
| Occupation | Writer |
Ayize Jama-Everett is an American writer. He is known for his exciting science fiction and speculative fiction stories. He has written a popular series of books called The Liminal People trilogy. His stories often explore unique ideas and characters.
His books are often called "speculative fiction." This means they imagine worlds and events that are different from our own. They might include elements of science fiction, fantasy, or even horror.
One of his books, The Entropy of Bones, was praised by another writer, Charles Yu. Yu said that Jama-Everett's work is special. It doesn't fit into just one type of story. He also noted that the main characters often have diverse backgrounds. Ayize Jama-Everett believes his writing can help people. He wants to tell stories for those who don't often see themselves in books. He feels it's important for everyone to have their experiences shown.
In 2021, Ayize Jama-Everett worked with artist John Jennings. Together, they created a horror comic book called Box of Bones. This comic tells scary stories. It explores difficult past events through its characters. It is part of a new trend of "ethno-gothic" comics. These comics offer a fresh and spooky look at different cultures.
About Ayize Jama-Everett
Ayize Jama-Everett was born in Harlem, New York. Today, he lives in Oakland, California. He has also lived in New Hampshire and Morocco. He has traveled a lot, visiting places like north Africa, Asia, and Mexico.
He has earned several advanced degrees. He studied clinical psychology, which is about understanding people's thoughts and feelings. He also studied divinity, which relates to religious studies. Ayize Jama-Everett has taught students in both high school and college. Currently, he works as a therapist, helping people with their mental well-being.
Ayize Jama-Everett shared that his mother gave him his name, 'Ayize'. This name comes from an African root language. It means 'let it come'.
Ayize Jama-Everett also enjoys interviewing other artists and writers. Some of his interviews include:
- John Jennings in The Believer Magazine
- Victor LaValle in The Los Angeles Review of Books
- Jody Armour in Racebaitr
