born in 1996 in Mainz, has performed on stage at numerous poetry slams in the German-speaking world. She performs together with Tereza Hossa under the moniker Altanaiva. The topics addressed by her highly trenchant texts are diverse. »I am a professional awkward dancer. I am especially good at the ›I know everyone in this club‹ move.« Heims attended the writing workshop at the Literaturhaus Frankfurt. She currently lives in Bochum.
Rebecca Heims
Germany
Guest at the ILB: 2018