Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
I’m in Seattle, Where Are You?: A Memoir |
2021 |
Mortada Gzar |
Buy |
“I’m in Seattle, Where Are You?” is Mortada Gzar’s 2021 memoir. The book interweaves stories of his childhood in Basra during wartime with his eventual move to Seattle. It was translated from Arabic by William Hutchins and features illustrations by Gzar himself.
The memoir was longlisted for the PEN Translation Prize and received praise for its honest, personal account of growing up in Iraq and building a new life in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Mortada Gzar Memoirs series?
There are one books in the Mortada Gzar Memoirs series, published in 2021.
What is the first book in the Mortada Gzar Memoirs series?
The first book in the Mortada Gzar Memoirs series is I’m in Seattle, Where Are You?: A Memoir, published in 2021.
What does the memoir cover?
The memoir tells the story of Gzar’s childhood in wartime Iraq, his work as a scrap-metal collector, and his journey to the United States. It was translated by William Hutchins and illustrated by the author.