Elif Shafak

Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish novelist who has published 21 books, translated into 58 languages. Her novel "The Island of Missing Trees" was shortlisted for the Women's Prize. Elif advocates for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and freedom of expression. She writes about identity, migration, and belonging. Her keynotes explore storytelling, cultural bridges, and literature's power to create empathy across divisions.