Laila Neihoum

Laila Neihoum (, born 1961) is a Libyan writer, journalist, editor and poet. 

Career 
Neihoum is recognised a leading woman in re-shaping the literature scene in Libya.  She was the first writer from there to be accepted to join the International Writers Programme at the University of Iowa.  She has published widely online and in print, including edited volumes and collections of poetry.  Her poetry reflects modern life in Libya, with poems like Butterflies of Meaning reflecting family and friendship.  In contrast Melting Sun discusses parental expectations. 

Neihoum has written widely about the Arab Spring and its impact on Libya.  She wrote O My Libya in 2011, to create a poetic manifesto for her country.  She is widely recognised in Libya and a leading contemporary writer and is also commentator on the arts scene in Libya. 

Journalism 
Regular commentary and editorial published in outlets in Libya, including “Albait,” “Almouatamer,” “Almajal” and “Four Seasons.”  Neihoum also publishes literary criticism.  She has edited Tesenon a collection of young Libyan poets writing in the 1990s and a collections of global short stories Ofoq min lazaward (Azure Horizons). 

References 

Category:Libyan women writers
Category:Libyan poets
Category:Living people
Category:1961 births
Category:21st-century Libyan women writers