Yahya Ashour was born in 1998 in Gaza, Palestine. He writes poetry and children's books in Arabic and English. He spoke and read poetry in several American universities and organizations. He studied sociology and psychology and worked at several organizations in Gaza as a creative writing mentor for children and young adults.
Humanities Research Institute
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Levis Faculty Center, Suite 400
919 W Illinois St. MC 057
Urbana, IL 61801
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