Iraqi poet and writer
Wafaa Abed Al Razzaq (Arabic: وفاء عبد الرزاق) is an Iraqi poet and writer. She was born in 1952 in Basra, Iraq. She currently resides in London, UK, and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Contributions
Wafaa Abed Al Razzaq has participated in a number of poetry festivals and in the foundation of:
- The White Palm Tree Gallery – Iraq
- The White Palm Tree House for custody and re-qualifying street children in Iraq
Publications
- Seven poetry books in traditional Arabic language, published between 1999 and 2008, in Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq.
- Seven poetry books in Iraqi spoken language published between 1996 and 1999, in Abu Dhabi and Jordan.
- Six poetry CD's in Iraqi spoken language – poetry reading accompanied by music
- Two short story books, published in 2000, Al-Kindi editor, Jordan
- Three novels published between 2000 and 2001, Al-Kindi editor, Jordan
- One poetic novel published in 2001, Al-Kindi editor, Jordan
Translation
From the War Child's Diary, translated from Arabic to French by Hédia DRIDI, co-revised by Josyane De Jesus-Bergey and Mohamed Rafrafi and published by L'Harmattan Edition, Paris, December 2008, with the title: Mémoires de l'enfant de la guerre – Ne volez pas ma voix.
Currently under publication
From the War Child's Diary: a poetry book that carries a message against war and calls for world peace. The book is currently under production for an 80-minute film against war.
- Wafaa Abed Al Razzaq has been published in several Arabic-language magazines and newspapers
- Some of her poems have been translated into English, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and Persian.