Hawa Hassan Author Talk • Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories

Wed, May 21 • 6:30 PM

Omnivore Books

About this event

Join us for an engaging evening with Hawa Hassan, a James Beard Award-winning author and celebrated chef, as she discusses her upcoming book, 'Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War'. The event, which is free to attend, will take place at Omnivore Books on May 21, 2025. Hawa will share compelling narratives from her experiences as a refugee and her culinary journey. Expect intimate storytelling complemented by a discussion of the recipes that bridge cultural divides. The event offers first-come, first-served seating with an overflow room available outside. Pre-orders for the book can be made for pick up at the event.

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