Yasmin Zaher
Yasmin Zaher is a Palestinian journalist and writer born in 1991 in Jerusalem.
The Coin, her debut novel, draws from her experiences studying in the United States.
The book follows a young Palestinian woman navigating life in New York City, exploring themes of displacement, trauma, and identity.
Zaher's writing style has been compared to that of Clarice Lispector, with its focus on masking, loss of authentic selfhood, and experiences of exile.
Her work incorporates autobiographical elements, including childhood memories and critiques of American society.
Zaher's unique perspective as a Palestinian author living abroad has garnered attention and praise for bringing a fresh voice to contemporary literature.
