★ HOW OLD IS YIYUN LI?
Yiyun Li is 53 years old, born November 4, 1972 in China · Scorpio.
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About
Yiyun Li writes English-language fiction that has won major literary awards despite being born in China. Born November 4, 1972, she claimed the PEN/Hemingway Award and Guardian First Book Award for A Thousand Years of Good Prayers, the 2020 PEN/Jean Stein Book Award for Where Reasons End, and the 2023 PEN/Faulkner Award for The Book of Goose. Her short story collection Wednesday's Child was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. As a Scorpio, she channels introspective intensity into her prose.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Yiyun Li is a Chinese-born writer who composes exclusively in English, a deliberate choice that defines her literary identity. Born November 4, 1972, she has published short stories and novels that have earned recognition across major U.S. literary institutions. Her debut collection A Thousand Years of Good Prayers won both the PEN/Hemingway Award and Guardian First Book Award, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary American letters. She followed with Where Reasons End, which received the 2020 PEN/Jean Stein Book Award, and The Book of Goose, which earned the 2023 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Her short story collection Wednesday's Child reached finalist status for the Pulitzer Prize, underscoring the critical weight of her work. Beyond writing, she serves as an editor for A Public Space, a Brooklyn-based literary magazine. Born under Scorpio, she carries the sign's characteristic depth and investigative nature. As a screenwriter and writer, she shapes narrative through both visual and prose forms. Her citizenship in China contrasts with her literary output in English, marking a transnational creative practice.
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Trivia
- She writes exclusively in English despite being born in China, a stylistic commitment evident across all her major works.
- Wednesday's Child reached Pulitzer Prize finalist status, though the award ultimately went elsewhere.
- She edits A Public Space, a Brooklyn-based literary magazine, extending her influence beyond her own fiction.
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Numerology
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The Seeker
Analytical and private. Yiyun Li release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Yiyun Li?
- Yiyun Li is 53 years old (born November 4, 1972).
- When is Yiyun Li's birthday?
- Yiyun Li was born on November 4, 1972.
- What is Yiyun Li's zodiac sign?
- Yiyun Li is a Scorpio, born November 4, 1972.
- What is Yiyun Li's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yiyun Li was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Yiyun Li from?
- Yiyun Li is from China.
- What does Yiyun Li do?
- Yiyun Li is a writer.
- Is Yiyun Li still alive?
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