Jennifer De Leon

About the Author

Jennifer De Leon is an acclaimed author and educator whose writing explores the intersections of identity, culture, and resilience, drawing from her Guatemalan heritage and experiences as a first-generation American. With a keen eye for the personal within the political, she crafts narratives that illuminate the struggles and triumphs of marginalized voices, particularly those of women and immigrants. Her work has appeared in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times, Ploughshares, and The Guardian, earning her fellowships from MacDowell and the Macondo Foundation. As a professor of creative writing, De Leon inspires the next generation of storytellers to embrace their truths. Her essay collection, All the Women in My Family Sing: Women Write the World: Essays on Equality, Justice, and Freedom, stands as a powerful testament to collective strength and advocacy for social justice.