In her latest essay, Farah Ahamed reflects on how multiple languages in a family become a perfect conduit for grief and acceptance.

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Looking for your next great read? Explore a curated collection of books that explore how our language shapes who we are and how we connect with the world.

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This taut short story by Majd Aburrub distills the notion of language as identity marker — and ever constant reminder of home — into a single name.

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The collective Sheeshaka, through hybrid writing, offers counter-narratives to dismantle the disaster narrative mapped onto Afghan lives.

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