8. Nadia Hashimi (Author, Sparks like Stars & The Pearl that Broke Its Shell)

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 6 p.m.

Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician turned novelist who draws on her Afghan culture to craft internationally bestselling books for adults as well as young readers. Her novels span generations and continents, taking on themes like forced migration, conflict, poverty, misogyny, colonialism, and addiction. She enjoys conversations with readers of all ages in libraries, book festivals, classrooms, and living rooms. With translations in seventeen languages, she’s connected with readers around the world. Get to know her with 11 Questions! You can also watch a video version of this on YouTube. Follow @11QuestionsPod on Instagram & Twitter for more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app