Shaban Yusuf (Arabic: شعبان يوسف; born April 7, 1955) is an Egyptian writer, poet, critic and researcher. He is the founder of Olive Literary Workshop forum and Kitabat magazine. He published seven poetry collections, a play, critical books and research papers. He was the editor-in-chief of Kitabat Jadidah series, and the supervisor of Manarat al-Nadim literary magazine. He also wrote for a number of newspapers, including El Tahrir and Akhbar Al-Adab newspapers. Yusuf is known for his pursuit to bring marginalized poets and female authors to light. Additionally, he contributed in the field of media production by helping prepare and present television programs, such as Assir Al-Kotob, Soor Elazbakeya and Al-Maqha Al-Thaqafi. Yusuf is currently working as the editor-in-chief for Alam Al-Koto