Zaina Arafat

Zaina Arafat is a Palestinian American writer and educator known for her compelling exploration of identity, belonging, and cultural conflict. She is the author of the critically acclaimed novel "You Exist Too Much," which won a Lambda Literary Award. Arafat's work has appeared in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Granta, and The Atlantic. She holds an MFA from Iowa Writers' Workshop and has taught creative writing at various institutions. Arafat's storytelling is celebrated for its vivid prose and insightful examination of human relationships, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.