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Bina Shah
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| Born | 1972 (age 52–53) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Pakistani writer, columnist, blogger |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | B.A. in Psychology from Wellesley College, MEd in Educational Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education |
| Notable works | Slum Child, A Season For Martyrs Animal Medicine, Where They Dream in Blue, The 786 Cybercafé |
| Notable awards | Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2022 |
Bina Shah (born in 1972) is a talented writer, columnist, and blogger from Pakistan. She lives in Karachi and is known for her interesting stories and articles.
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About Bina Shah
Bina Shah is a Pakistani writer who creates novels, short stories, and newspaper articles. She was born in Karachi, Pakistan, into a Sindhi family. She is the oldest of three children. Bina grew up in both Virginia, USA, and Karachi.
Her Education
Bina Shah studied Psychology at Wellesley College in the United States. She also earned a master's degree in Educational Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This means she learned how to use technology to help people learn better.
She was also a special guest writer at the University of Iowa and the Hong Kong Baptist University. These programs invite writers from all over the world to share their work and ideas.
Bina Shah's Writing
Bina Shah has written four novels and two collections of short stories. Her books have been translated into many languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, and German.
Her Novels and Stories
- Her first book of short stories, Animal Medicine, came out in 2000.
- Her first novel, Where They Dream in Blue, was published in 2001.
- Another novel, The 786 Cybercafé, was released in 2004.
- In 2008, her novel Slum Child was published. It became very popular in Italy, selling over 20,000 copies.
- A Season For Martyrs, a historical novel about Sindh, was published in 2014.
- Her fifth novel, Before She Sleeps, came out in 2018. This book is a "feminist dystopian" story. It imagines a future society where women face many challenges. Famous author Margaret Atwood praised this book.
Her Newspaper Articles
Bina Shah has written for many important newspapers and websites. From 2013 to 2015, she wrote for the International New York Times. She also writes a regular column for Dawn, a newspaper in Pakistan.
She has also written for:
What She Writes About
Bina Shah often writes about important topics in Pakistani culture and society. She focuses on:
- Women's rights
- Education for girls
- Technology
- Freedom of speech
Her articles and her blog, The Feministani, show that she is a leading voice for women's rights and a thoughtful observer of culture in Pakistan. She has also been a guest on the BBC and PRI's The World.
Awards and Recognition
Bina Shah has received several awards for her excellent writing.
- She won Pakistan's Agahi Awards for great journalism in 2013 and 2014/15.
- Her short story "The Living Museum" won the Dr. Neila C. Sesachari prize. She gave the prize money to the Karam Foundation to help Syrian refugees.
- OK! Pakistan magazine named her Best Writer of 2014.
- In 2017, she was chosen as a Ponds Miracle Woman.
- In 2010, she won the Premio Internazionale award at the Almalfi Coast Literary Festival for the Italian translation of her novel A Season For Martyrs.
- In 2022, the French government honored her with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award. This is a special award given to people who have contributed a lot to arts and literature.
See also
In Spanish: Bina Shah para niños
