Xanimana Alibayli

• Name — Hanimana Alibeyli • Born — 20 April 1920 • Birthplace — Keshla, Azerbaijan • Died — 7 May 2007 • Place of death — Baku, Azerbaijan • Occupation — poet, writer • Known for — founder of children's drama in Azerbaijan

Hanimana Alibeyli was born on 20 April 1920 in the village of Keshla. Alibeyli was the first child in an aristocratic family with four girls and three boys. She received secondary education at school #13 in Baku, entered the Medical Institute, graduating from it in 1942, and then got her second higher education at the Faculty of Philology of the Azerbaijan State University.

Alibeyli entered the world of literature with the first poem "Ana" (Mother) published in 1995 in the magazine Azerbaijan Gadyny. Later, she published one after other books of poems for children including, Little Doctor, He who does not work, he does not eat, Throw me in the sun, Little Refugees. Alibeyli's plays, The Birthday of the Hare, The Beautiful Beauty and others were staged on the stages of the Young Spectator's Theatre and the Puppet Theater and the performances The Birthday of the Hare and Aidjan were awarded state prizes. Alibeyli's works were published in the newspaper Azerbaijan Pioneer and the magazines Geyyarchin and Gunesh. Alibeyli is considered the founder of children's drama in Azerbaijan. She was a presidential scholar.