Omar El Akkad, author portrait
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Omar El Akkad

OMAR EL AKKAD is an author and journalist. He was born in Egypt, grew up in Qatar, moved to Canada as a teenager and now lives in the United States. He is a two-time winner of both the Pacific Northwest Booksellers’ Award and the Oregon Book Award. His books have been translated into 13 languages. His debut novel, American War, was named by the BBC as one of 100 novels that shaped our world.

OMAR EL AKKAD is available for select speaking engagements. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau at speakers@penguinrandomhouse.com or visit prhspeakers.com.
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
What Strange Paradise
American War

Meet the Author: Omar El Akkad (AMERICAN WAR)

Tue Feb 25 | 07:00 PM
POWELL'S BOOKS | Event in conversation with Lydia Kiesling
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Thu Feb 27 | 07:00 PM
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Seattle, WA 98104
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One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
What Strange Paradise
American War

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Meet the Author: Omar El Akkad (AMERICAN WAR)

Events

Tue Feb 25 | 07:00 PM
POWELL'S BOOKS | Event in conversation with Lydia Kiesling
1005 W BURNSIDE ST
PORTLAND, OR 97209-3114
Google Map

Thu Feb 27 | 07:00 PM
Seattle Public Central Library | Event in conversation with TK
1000 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Google Map

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