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The Asian Literary Festival
Date:
May 28, 2026
From Date:
May 28, 2026
To Date:
May 30, 2026
The Asian Literary Festival is coming to Nairobi. We are proud to announce the 1st edition of The Asian Literary Festival, Nairobi — gathering writers, thinkers, and readers at the scenic Eugenia Park, from 28 to 30 May 2026.

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Author:
Donica Merhazion
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Mvua Press
In 1970s Ethiopia, 13-year-old Elen, determined to escape her arranged marriage, secretly abandons her tiny village hoping to find her aunt living in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. Meanwhile, Girmai escapes his abusive stepmother after the death of his beloved father, only to end up homeless and starving on the streets of the city.