A black-and-white portrait of Yousra Benfquih looking slightly away from the camera. Een zwart-witportret van Yousra Benfquih die net langs de camera kijkt.

Yousra Benfquih (BEL)

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Yousra Benfquih (BEL)

Yousra Benfquih (BEL) is a writer, poet, and spoken word artist, and a prominent presence on the Flemish stage. Her work explores social themes with an honest and powerful voice. She has been published in Kluger Hans, DW B, De Poëziekrant, De Revisor, Etcetera, Rekto:verso, Hard//Hoofd, De Gids, and The James Baldwin Review.

How you might know this poet

  • Selected for talent development programs such as Slow Writing Lab, Vers van het Mes, and Eenzame Avonturen.
  • Shortlisted for the Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize and Melopee Laarne Poetry Prize.
  • Her poetry collection is expected to be published this year by De Bezige Bij.
A black-and-white portrait of Yousra Benfquih looking slightly away from the camera. Een zwart-witportret van Yousra Benfquih die net langs de camera kijkt.
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