Kiini Ibura Salaam facts for kids

Kiini Ibura Salaam is an American writer and artist. She was born in 1973 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is known for writing exciting short stories. These stories often combine science fiction and fantasy ideas.

Kiini Ibura Salaam is also a talented painter. Her father is Kalamu ya Salaam, who is also a writer and an activist.

Who is Kiini Ibura Salaam?

Kiini Ibura Salaam is a creative person from the United States. She writes essays and short stories. She also creates beautiful paintings. Her stories often take readers to new worlds. They mix elements of science fiction and fantasy. This means her tales can have futuristic technology or magical creatures.

Her Amazing Books

Kiini Ibura Salaam has written several collections of short stories. These books bring together many of her imaginative tales.

Short Story Collections

• Ancient, Ancient (published in 2012 by Aqueduct Press)
• When the World Wounds (published in 2016 by Third Man Books)

Other Writings

Her stories and essays have also appeared in other books. These are called anthologies. An anthology is a collection of works by different writers. Some of these include:

• Dark Matter
• Dark Matter II: Reading the Bones
• Mojo: Conjure Stories

Awards She Has Won

Kiini Ibura Salaam's writing has received special recognition.

James Tiptree, Jr. Award

In 2012, her short story collection Ancient, Ancient won the James Tiptree, Jr. Award. This award celebrates science fiction and fantasy works. It honors stories that explore gender roles in new and interesting ways.

Related Topics

• Afrofuturism: This is a cultural movement. It explores the future through the eyes of African and African-American people. It often uses science fiction and fantasy.
• Black science fiction: This refers to science fiction written by Black authors. It also includes stories that feature Black characters and themes.