Mimi Hafida | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 August 1965 Batna, Algeria |
| Nationality | Algerian |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Notable work | Tales of the Aures |
| Awards | Prix Mohammed Dib |
Mimi Hafida (born 26 August 1965, Batna, Algeria) is an Algerian poet, journalist and visual artist. [1]
She received the 2010 Prix Mohammed Dib in Arabic [2] [3] for her collection, "Tales of the Aures." [4]
"Tales of the Aures" is a collection of stories, all related to concerns of children and in particular, their suffering. [5] 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. [6]