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Sidik Fofana is a Lecturer in the Writing department at Sarah Lawrence College, set to teach Fiction Workshop: Short-Story Mechanics in 2025-2026. He holds an MFA from New York University and is a public school teacher in Brooklyn, New York.
Academic and Literary Contributions
His academic role at Sarah Lawrence College underscores his engagement with creative writing pedagogy. While specific subfields of research are not detailed in the provided text, his work intersects with Creative Writing, Fiction, and Urban Studies, as evidenced by his published book and journal appearances.
Publications and Recognition
Fofana's literary work has been featured in Sewanee Review and Granta. His 2022 book, Stories From the Tenants Downstairs, explores themes of social issues, narrative structure, and urban life through short stories. He has received notable recognition, including the 2023 Whiting Award and the Center for Fiction's Emerging Writer Fellowship (2018).
