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This Week’s Spotlight · October 21, 2026
Nuruddin Farah
Somali Novelist · Neustadt Prize Laureate
From From a Crooked Rib to Maps, Nuruddin Farah has brought Somali stories to readers around the world. Discover the life and work of a novelist exploring family, identity, freedom, and belonging.
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