Award-winning Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa discusses her journey from James Logan High School to foreign correspondent in Iraq and Afghanistan after September 11at a free event at Newark Library on Saturday, November 5 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Learn how she came to research and write her new book, Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords and One Woman’s Journey through Afghanistan after working in Afghanistan from 2002 to 2007.
Nawa has also reported from Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt and Germany. She has a Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies and Journalism and has participated in talks at the World Affairs Council, major universities, and has been interviewed by major television and radio networks. Copies of her book will be available for purchase. The event includes a display of photographs by Naeem Azizian.
Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20 or e-mail btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.
