Deesha Philyaw
Deesha Philyaw | |
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| Born | 1971 (age 52-53) Jacksonville, Florida |
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| Occupation(s) | Author, workshop leader, columnist |
| Website | deeshaphilyaw |
Deesha Philyaw is an American author, columnist, and public speaker.
Her debut short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction and won The Story Prize. Her personal essay writing topics include race, sex, gender, and pop culture.