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Dear John --
I just wanted to make sure you've RSVPed for our discussion with Iranian-American author Olivia Abtahi TOMORROW May 27th at 5:30 PM MT/7:30 PM ET about her debut novel, Perfectly Parvin. The event will also feature University of Toronto Associate Professor Dr. Neda Maghbouleh.
Abtahi tells the story of 14-year-old Parvin Mohammadi, a second-generation Iranian American who navigates the trials of adolescence with the added complexity of growing up with different cultures. We follow young Parvin through the excitement and sorrow of learning about love, family, and friendship. Though Parvin’s Iranian identity is not the crux of the story, as many Iranian Americans can surely attest to, her culture and heritage run as an important thread throughout the novel.
Perfectly Parvin is a book that anyone can enjoy reading, from all ages and backgrounds, but it is especially valuable to young Iranian Americans who have rarely seen characters relatable to themselves. Whereas, Iranian Americans often see their country of heritage and their own depictions as caricatures, Abtahi provides a story and characters that reflect the lived experience of our community and reminds us of the simple meaning of being seen and understood.
Read more about the book here and RSVP for our event TOMORROW with the author!
Sincerely,
Assal Rad
Senior Research Fellow, NIAC
PS - If you haven't yet, make sure to grab a copy of Perfectly Parvin today!
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