On this week’s episode, Hanan and Lina sit down with Palestinian American author Sara Hamdan to talk about her debut novel "What Will People Think?", the complexities of Palestinian identity, breaking Arab cultural taboos, and why representation in literature matters. Sara opens up about Arab culture, the importance of breaking stereotypes, and the challenges of writing stories that reflect her experiences. She also shares the inspiration behind her book, her process of navigating identity in her writing, and why telling Palestinian stories is more important than ever.

You can buy Sara Hamdan’s “What Will People Think” using the links below:
Macmillan Publishers: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250329813/whatwillpeoplethink/
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-will-people-think-sara-hamdan/1146167710?ean=9781250329813
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-Will-People-Think-Novel/dp/1250329817

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