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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 43 MIN

Ep. 111: Huda Al-Mirashi (Hail Mariam) on Faith and the Challenges of a Writing Life

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In a world often divided by beliefs, finding common ground can be a challenge. When I sat down with Huda Al-Mirashi, author of the new middle grade Hail Mariam, we delved into the intersection of faith and identity and the profound themes of understanding and respect that transcend religious boundaries.We also talk about Huda's writing journey, the challenges of pursuing traditional publishing, and finding your writing people.For bonus content and  info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).

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In a world often divided by beliefs, finding common ground can be a challenge. When I sat down with Huda Al-Mirashi, author of the new middle grade Hail Mariam, we delved into the intersection of faith and identity and the profound themes of understanding and respect that transcend religious boundaries. We also talk about Huda's writing journey, the challenges of pursuing traditional publishing, and finding your writing people. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscrib...

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