Nadia Hashimi
Nadia Hashimi is an Afghan-American author and pediatrician.
Born to Afghan parents who left Afghanistan in the 1970s, she visited the country for the first time in 2002.
Hashimi lives in Washington, D.C., where she balances her medical career with writing.
Her novels, including "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell" and "When the Moon Is Low," often focus on Afghan women's experiences and cultural issues.
Hashimi's work is known for its rich cultural detail and exploration of social justice themes.
She draws on her heritage and medical background to create compelling stories that shed light on Afghan society and women's rights.
Books by Nadia Hashimi
Sparks Like Stars
She survives the coup that kills her family. A child of Kabul starts over in America.
Sparks Like Stars
She survives the coup that kills her family. A child of Kabul starts over in America.
