by Diriye Osman (he/him)
Genre: contemporary fiction
Representation: abuse, gay, lesbian, Kenyan, Muslim, schizophrenia, Somalian, transgender
Author Representation: Somalian
Content/Trigger Warning: hate crimes, homophobia, sexm transphobia
Fairytales For Lost Children is narrated by people constantly on the verge of self-revelation. These characters - young, gay and lesbian Somalis - must navigate the complexities of family, identity and the immigrant experience as they tumble towards freedom.
Using a unique idiom rooted in hip-hop, graphic illustrations, Arabic calligraphy and folklore studded with Kiswahili and Somali slang, these stories mark the arrival of a singular new voice in contemporary fiction.
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