Deesha Philyaw

Deesha Philyaw
Born1971 (age 54–55)
Education
OccupationsAuthor, workshop leader, columnist
Websitedeeshaphilyaw.com

Deesha Philyaw is an American author, columnist, and public speaker. Her debut short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction and won The Story Prize. Her personal essay writing topics include race, sex, gender, and pop culture.