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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 to a Sindhi family. As a child, she lived in both Virginia, USA, and Karachi, Pakistan.
Her Education and Learning
Bina Shah studied Psychology at Wellesley College in the USA. She also earned a master's degree in Educational Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
She has been a special guest writer at important programs. These include the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. She was also a fellow at the International Writers Workshop at Hong Kong Baptist University.
Bina Shah's Writings
Bina Shah has written four novels and two collections of short stories. Her books and articles have been published in many languages. These include English, Italian, French, Spanish, and German.
Her Novels and Stories
Her first book, Animal Medicine, was a collection of short stories published in 2000. Her first novel, Where They Dream in Blue, came out in 2001. Another novel, The 786 Cybercafé, was published in 2004.
In 2008, her novel Slum Child was released. An Italian version of this book became very popular in Italy. It sold over 20,000 copies and reached number 3 on the bestseller list.
A Season For Martyrs, a historical novel about Sindh, was published in 2014. This book also received an international award in Italy.
Her fifth novel, Before She Sleeps, was published in 2018. This is a feminist dystopian novel. It explores a future society where women face challenges. The famous author Margaret Atwood praised this novel. The Los Angeles Times called it "charged and thrilling."
Her Newspaper Columns and Blogs
Bina Shah has written for many well-known newspapers and websites. She was an opinion writer for the International New York Times. She also wrote columns for Dawn, a newspaper in Pakistan.
She has contributed to Al Jazeera, The Huffington Post, The Guardian, and The Independent.
Bina Shah often writes about Pakistani culture and society. She also focuses on women's rights and girls' education. Her articles and her blog, The Feministani, show her strong views. She is known as a leading voice for women's rights in Pakistan. She has also been a guest on the BBC and NPR.
Awards and Recognitions
Bina Shah has received several awards for her excellent writing.
- She won Pakistan's Agahi Awards for journalism twice.
- Her short story "The Living Museum" won the Dr. Neila C. Sesachari prize. She gave the prize money to help Syrian refugees.
- OK! Pakistan magazine named her Best Writer of 2014.
- In 2017, she was chosen as a Ponds Miracle Woman.
- In 2022, the French government honored her. She received the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award. This is a special award for people who have contributed to arts and literature.
See also
In Spanish: Bina Shah para niños
