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# P. Djèlí Clark

(1971)   Writer

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P. Djèlí Clark is a writer.

## Quick Facts About P. Djèlí Clark

Born June 11, 1971

Profession Writer

## About P. Djèlí Clark

American speculative fiction writer and professor of history... \| Dexter Gabriel, better known by his pen name Phenderson Djèlí Clark, is an American speculative fiction writer and historian, who is an assistant professor in the department of history at the University of Connecticut. He uses a pen name to differentiate his literary work from his academic work, and

##  Quotes by P. Djèlí Clark

> [ “Usually the secrets we keep deep down, ain't meant to hurt other people \[...\]. Not saying they won't, but not through intentions.… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/p-dj-l-clark/usually-the-secrets-we-keep-deep-down-ain-t-meant-to-hurt-other/)

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