Translator Elaine Kennedy Shares the Story Behind Under a Kabul Sky
Channel: all about canadian books
Date: 2023-03-14

Elaine Kennedy discusses how she became involved with the book Under a Kabul Sky: Short Fiction by Afghan Women, her translation process and how very special this project is as it brings the voices of women writers who are not often heard to readers. 

These twelve short stories dive deep into imaginary worlds where everyday life is marked and marred by war. They speak of wounded love, captured women, confinement, talismans, borders, wolves. They give expression to the voices of Afghan women who would like to change the fate of people like Nâzboo, Khorshid, Hamid and so many others.

Originally published by Éditions Le Soupirail in 2019, this collection was the first volume of short stories by Afghan women to appear in France. This edition from Inanna Publications brings these stories—and their unique perspectives—to English-speaking readers for the first time.

The collection includes stories by Wasima Badghisi, Batool Haidari, Alia Ataee, Sedighe Kazemi, Khaleda Khorsand, Masouma Kawsari, Mariam Mahboob, Toorpekai Qayum, Manizha Bakhtari, Homeira Qaderi, Parween Pazhwak and Homayra Rafat.

​Under a Kabul Sky was a Finalist, 2022 International Book Awards– Multicultural Fiction.

To purchase:
https://www.inanna.ca/product/under-a-kabul-sky-short-fiction-by-by-afghan-women/

The Get To Know Elaine interview:
https://youtu.be/BjpDL_avEXI

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