Francine Simon

Francine Simon was born in Durban to Indian Catholic parents. She holds a doctorate in English Studies. Her poems have appeared widely in international and South African literary journals and magazines, including Poetry and Prufrock. She received the 2016 Dalro poetry award for her poem 'Nanni-ma'. Her debut collection, Thungachi, was published in 2017 by uHlanga. She lives in Bolzano, Italy.