Safiya Sinclair

Safiya Sinclair is an award-winning poet, born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Her work often explores themes of identity, race, and womanhood, drawing on her vibrant Caribbean heritage. Sinclair’s debut poetry collection, "Cannibal," garnered critical acclaim and earned her prestigious accolades, including the Whiting Writers' Award and the American Academy of Arts and Letters’ Metcalf Award. Her lyrical prowess extends to prose, with contributions in renowned literary journals. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Sinclair’s voice continues to resonate, bridging cultural narratives and illuminating the complexities of human experience with poignant, transformative language.