Dahlia de la Cerda
Mexican writer (born 1985)
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Dahlia de la Cerda (born 1985) is a Mexican writer and activist.[1] In 2025, her book, Reservoir Bitches, was longlisted for the International Booker Prize.[2]
Dahlia de la Cerda | |
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Dahlia de la Cerda in 2025 | |
| Born | 1985 (age 40–41) Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
| Notable works | Reservoir Bitches |
Biography
De la Cerda was born and lives in the city of Aguascalientes.[3] She has Neurofibromatosis type I and severe scoliosis, and additionally was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.[4][5] She studied philosophy in university and worked in a call center.[6] She began to write about violence against women after her family suffered a feminicide.[6]
She is a founder of the organization Morras Help Morras, which helps women seeking abortion in Mexico.[7]
Works
Awards and honors
- Finalist of the 2024 Premio de Narrativa Breve Ribera del Duero for Medea me ayudó a abortar (Medea helped me abort)[8]
- Longlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize for Reservoir Bitches, translated by Heather Cleary and Julia Sanches[9]