Rajia Hassib is an acclaimed author, born and raised in Egypt. At the age of twenty-three, she moved to the United States, where she has since established her writing career. Hassib has written for various prestigious publications, including The New York Times Book Review and The New Yorker online. Her work has also been recognized with several awards, such as an honorable mention from the Arab American Book Award for her debut novel, In the Language of Miracles.
Hassib's literary success is not limited to her writing alone. She holds a Master of Arts degree in creative writing from Marshall University, which has further honed her skills and deepened her understanding of the craft. Her educational background, coupled with her personal experiences of cultural immersion, has undoubtedly contributed to the richness and depth of her storytelling. Hassib currently resides in West Virginia with her husband and two children, where she continues to write and contribute to the literary world.