★ HOW OLD IS RAZIEL REID?
Raziel Reid is 36 years old, born January 30, 1990 in CA · Aquarius.
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★ LEDE
About
Raziel Reid won the Governor General's Award for his debut novel When Everything Feels Like the Movies, a YA work inspired by a real murder case. Born in Canada on January 30, 1990, Reid published the novel through Arsenal Pulp Press in 2014 and later taught Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults at the University of British Columbia. As an Aquarius, Reid blends intellectual rigor with humanitarian themes in his writing.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Raziel Reid is a Canadian writer whose debut young adult novel When Everything Feels Like the Movies won the Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature at the 2014 Governor General's Awards. Published by Arsenal Pulp Press, the novel was inspired in part by the 2008 murder of gay teenager Lawrence Fobes King. Reid launched the book on a national tour with Vivek Shraya, who was simultaneously promoting She of the Mountains. The novel was selected for the 2015 edition of Canada Reads, where blogger and broadcaster Elaine Lui defended it, and it received nominations for a Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Children's/Young Adult Literature and Publishing Triangle's Ferro-Grumley Award. In 2015, Reid became adjunct professor of Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults at the University of British Columbia. Before his literary career took shape, Reid worked as a blogger and columnist for Xtra Vancouver. Born January 30, 1990, Reid—an Aquarius with a Life Path number of 5—brings visionary energy to his writing. Writers craft narratives that explore identity, trauma, and resilience, often blending personal and political voices.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Reid worked as a blogger and columnist for Xtra Vancouver before publishing his debut novel. The early journalism roles established his voice in LGBTQ+ media and set the foundation for his later literary focus on queer youth narratives.
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Trivia
- When Everything Feels Like the Movies was defended on Canada Reads by broadcaster Elaine Lui.
- Reid's debut novel tour in 2014 ran simultaneously with Vivek Shraya's promotional tour for She of the Mountains.
- The novel was nominated for both a Lambda Literary Award and Publishing Triangle's Ferro-Grumley Award.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Raziel Reid reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Raziel Reid?
- Raziel Reid is 36 years old (born January 30, 1990).
- When is Raziel Reid's birthday?
- Raziel Reid was born on January 30, 1990.
- What is Raziel Reid's zodiac sign?
- Raziel Reid is a Aquarius, born January 30, 1990.
- What is Raziel Reid's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Raziel Reid was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Raziel Reid from?
- Raziel Reid is from CA.
- What does Raziel Reid do?
- Raziel Reid is a writer.
- Is Raziel Reid still alive?
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