Ilona Yusuf

Who is Ilona Yusuf?

Ilona Yusuf is an English language poet. She is a citizen of both Pakistan and United Kingdom. She was born in London, England, to a Pakistani father and a Polish mother. A business woman, she lives in Pakistan with her husband and two children. “Picture This…” is her first book of poems.

A designer of lamps and furniture, she spends her time between Pakistan and the United States. She is married with two children. “Picture This…” is her first book of poems. Presently, along with Bina Shah, she edits the Alhamra Literary Review, a publication dedicated to showcasing the work of Pakistani writers writing in English. She has also begun to contribute articles to feature and art magazines, and has recently put together a second collection of poems, which is as yet unpublished.