Zoulfa Katouh books

Zoulfa Katouh is a Syrian-Canadian young adult author known for her debut novel As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, set during the Syrian revolution.

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As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow 2022 Buy
The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue 2026 Buy

Zoulfa Katouh is a Syrian-Canadian author who writes young adult fiction drawing on the experiences of the Syrian diaspora. Her debut novel, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow (2022), received wide attention for its portrayal of life in besieged Homs during the Syrian revolution.

Katouh studied pharmacy before turning to writing, and her medical background informs the hospital scenes in her first novel. Her second book, The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue, is expected in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Zoulfa Katouh written?

Zoulfa Katouh has written two books in one series.

What was Zoulfa Katouh's first book?

Zoulfa Katouh’s first book is As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, published in 2022.

What is As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow about?

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow follows Salama, a young pharmacist working in a makeshift hospital in besieged Homs, Syria. The novel tells her story of survival, love, and the impossible choices faced by civilians during the Syrian revolution.

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