An international award-winning author will be hosting a free talk this Saturday at Aberdeen Central Library.
Leila Aboulela will discuss her latest book ‘A New Year’, released as part of this year’s World Book Night, as well as talking about her career, inspirations and love of reading and writing.
Councillor Martin Greig, Aberdeen City Council’s culture spokesperson, said: “We are delighted to welcome such a distinguished author to our library.
“Leila’s work is hugely influential and insightful and I encourage everyone to come along and be inspired.”
Leila Aboulela said: “I am delighted to be back at the central library. Here in the early 1990s, my ambition to become a writer was first ignited.
“I attended creative writing workshops and author events which introduced me to the works of Scotland’s top writers. And of course I borrowed and read lots of books. I also made friends at the library, lifelong friends. The library will
always be one of my favourite places in Aberdeen.”
The talk will be followed by a book signing, and copies of Leila’s books will be available to purchase.
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Born in Cairo, Egypt, and brought up in Khartoum, Sudan, Leila began her literary career after moving to Aberdeen. Her work has received critical recognition for its depiction of the interior lives of Muslim women and the exploration of identity, migration and Islamic spirituality.
An Afternoon with Leila Aboulela will be held on Saturday 24 May at 2:30pm at Aberdeen Central Library. Booking is required to attend this event. To reserve a place, please email [email protected] or phone 01224
070707.
