Mimi Hafida (born 26 August 1965, Batna, Algeria) is an Algerian poet, journalist and visual artist. She received the 2010 Prix Mohammed Dib in Arabic[1][2] for her collection, "Tales of the Aures"[3]

Mimi Hafida
Born (1965-08-26) 26 August 1965 (age 58)
Batna, Algeria
NationalityAlgerian
OccupationJournalist
Notable workTales of the Aures
AwardsPrix Mohammed Dib

"Tales of the Aures" is a collection of stories, all related to concerns of children and in particular, their suffering.[4] Hafida has also been a journalist broadcasting on Radio Aurès(fr) in Batna. Hafida is also known as a sculptor, particularly for her work using Safety pins. Her most well known work is an assemblage of safety pins creating a woman.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Award Name: Prix Mohammed Dib". African Book Awards Database. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Mohamed Dib literary prize awarded to three writers". Algeria Press Service. 14 May 2011 – via ProQuest.
  3. ^ 28 Rabie El Thani 1437 – Dimanche 7 Février 2016 – N°15665 – Nouvelle série – www.elmoudjahid.com, ISSN 1111-0287
  4. ^ Houadef, Mohamed (20 October 2010). "Portrait: Hafida Mimi, l'artiste aux dons multiples". Le Soird Algerie (in French). Archived from the original on 24 January 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  5. ^ National Festival of Women Creating Algeria, Retrieved 12 November 2016