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We take a look at seven inspiring female writers you need to read, and how you can meet them this year in Dubai!
19 January 2021
| Last updated on 20 January 2021
Meet some of the world’s greatest female writers, entrepreneurs, public figures and beyond of today.
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is back with a spectacular line-up spread across three venues and three weekends from 29 January to 13 February 2021.
The programme is full of exciting sessions from all genres, so we have helped you with a shortlist.
In no particular order, here are seven of the most mentioned authors coming to this year's edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.
1. Malala Yousafzai
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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Pakistani activist Malala, the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, tell her story and share her vision for the future.
She will be joined by her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, a global education activist and teacher who is currently the United Nations Special Advisor on Global Education and the educational attaché of Pakistan in its consulate in Birmingham, UK.
To book your tickets to her session, click here.
2. Elif Shafak
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Influential novelist Elif Shafak will be exploring her writing and the importance of bridging the gap between the East and West.
The award-winning British-Turkish novelist is known for using her power of story to bring people together. Join us Elif for an afternoon of discussion, writing and insight.
To book your tickets to her session, click here.
3. Oyinkan Braithwaite
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Oyinkan Braithwaite, one of the most talked about debut authors today, will be at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature to talk about her Lagos Noir novel 'My Sister The Serial Killer'.
She is a graduate of Creative Writing and Law from Kingston University. Following her degree, she worked as an assistant editor at Kachifo and has been freelancing as a writer and editor since. Braithwaite has an unflinching, distinct writing style you will not forget in a long time.
To book your tickets to her session, click here.
4. Avni Doshi
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The 2020 Booker Prize nominated Avni Doshi, with her novel 'Burnt Sugar', a sharp, distinct tale of a toxic mother-daughter relationship which received critical acclaim for its "feverish prose".
In her session at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, Doshi will share her journey to publication, early writing success, and much more - so don’t miss this chance to catch one of the UAE’s rising literary stars!
To book your tickets to her session, click here.
5. Isabel Thomas
Isabel Thomas is a science writer and author of more than 150 books about science and nature for young audiences.
She was awarded the 2020 AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books, and has previously been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize. Isabel also writes for science magazines and works with organisations such as the Wellcome Trust and the University of Oxford to create outreach resources, inspiring children from diverse backgrounds to pursue STEM careers.
Don’t miss the chance to let your children find out Why Silly Questions Could Save the Planet!
To book your tickets to her session, click here.
6. Victoria Montgomery Brown
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With women leading only twenty-four Fortune 500 companies, female founders receiving only 2.2 percent of US venture capital, and the continued presence of sexual harassment and double standards, the gender gap continues to hinder the advancement of women in the professional world. Victoria Montgomery Brown is a rare story, as a female Chief Executive in the world of technology.
In her candid session at the Emirates Literature Festival, the 'Digital Goddess' will share invaluable insights as she unpacks her journey.
To book your tickets to her session, click here.
7. Irma Boom
Irma Boom is a book designer and editor based in Amsterdam. She has created over 300 books and is known for her artistic autonomy within her field. Her bold experimental approach to her projects often challenges the convention of traditional books in both physical design and printed content.
Boom’s books are in the permanent collection of MoMA New York, Art Institute Chicago, the Vatican Library, and Centre Pompidou in Paris among other institutions.
Join Bloom's session for an exploration on artistic autonomy, and the challenges in reinventing our understanding of books.
To book your tickets to her session, click here.
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