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[[File:elifshafak.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Elif Shafak]]

==Country==

Turkey

==Birth - Death==


==Occupation==

Writer

==Notable Achievements==

Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

==Description==

Author who has published 15 best-selling fiction books including 'Pinhan' (1988), 'Bit Palas' (2002), 'The Bastard of Istanbul' (2006), and 'Honour' (2013).  Contributor to several newspapers in Turkey and internationally, including The Guardian and The New York Times.  Recipient of numerous awards for her work.  Women’s rights, LGBT rights and freedom of speech advocate.  Bisexual.  

==Further Reading/Research==

* http://www.elifsafak.com.tr/home
* http://www.elifsafak.us/en/
* https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6542440.Elif_Shafak
* https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/elif-shafak-bisexual/#gs.C5viYso
* https://www.ted.com/talks/elif_shafak_the_politics_of_fiction