Christy Lefteri
BritishLiterary FictionContemporary Fictionb. 1980
Christy Lefteri is a British novelist and lecturer in creative writing at Brunel University London. Born in London to Greek Cypriot refugee parents, her work often explores themes of displacement, trauma, and the refugee experience, heavily influenced by her own background and her volunteer work at a refugee center in Athens.
Awards
['Aspen Words Literary Prize']
Notable Works
['The Beekeeper of Aleppo', 'Songbirds', 'The Book of Fire', 'A Watermelon, a Fish and a Bible']
