Noor Naga books

Noor Naga is an Egyptian-Canadian author and poet known for If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English and the poetry collection Washes, Prays.

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Washes, Prays 2020 Buy
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English 2022 Buy

Noor Naga is an Egyptian-Canadian writer. Her debut, Washes, Prays (2020), is a poetry collection. If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English (2022) is a novel told through shifting perspectives and forms about two young Egyptians from different worlds who meet in Cairo.

If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and won attention for its experimental structure and its examination of class, language, and identity in contemporary Egypt.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Noor Naga written?

Noor Naga has written two books in one series.

What was Noor Naga's first book?

Noor Naga’s first book is Washes, Prays, published in 2020.

What is Noor Naga known for?

Naga is an Egyptian-Canadian writer. Her poetry collection Washes, Prays (2020) was her debut. If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English (2022) is a novel told in multiple forms about two Egyptians from different backgrounds whose lives intersect in Cairo. The book was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize.

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