Jodeyri’s translation of Blue Is the Warmest Color by Julie Maroh into Persian made her persona non grata in Iran. Already facing a campaign of public persecution for her own writing and reformist views, Jodeyri fled into exile in Italy, Prague, and ultimately the United States.
Sepideh Jodeyri
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Displaced/In Exile