Mona Awad
8 books
About the Author
Mona Awad is an acclaimed author whose incisive prose delves into the complexities of identity, body image, and societal expectations. Born in Canada to an Egyptian mother and a father from Saudi Arabia, she draws from her multicultural background to craft narratives that resonate with universal themes of self-perception and belonging. Awad holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and has taught creative writing at prestigious institutions. Her debut novel, 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl, earned critical praise for its raw exploration of a young woman's evolving relationship with her body across adolescence and adulthood, blending sharp wit with poignant emotional depth. Awad's work continues to challenge readers to confront the often unspoken pressures of femininity and resilience in contemporary life.
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incisive
witty
emotionally resonant
Books by Mona Awad
