Sakina Ibrahim Nominated for NAACP Image Award

Author, performer and dance educator Sakina Ibrahim (M.F.A. 2014) has been nominated for the 47th Annual NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work Instructional for her self-published book Big Words to Little Me: Advice to the Younger Self. Big Words to Little Me serves as a creative approach towards self-development that focuses on addressing personal and collective challenges, in order to discover the power of choice and determination. Sakina demonstrates her dedication to help young people develop the tools necessary to navigate life’s challenges, in order to lead happy and healthy lives. Sakina graduated from Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School, received her Bachelors of Fine Arts from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA and a Masters of Fine Arts from University of California, Irvine. The official award will be announced on February 5th, 2016 in Los Angeles.
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