Born in Australia, Nadia Mahjouri only discovered the truth about the other half of her parental heritage when she traveled to her Moroccan father's homeland. Motherhood made her realize the importance of passing on stories, which inspired her writing project that culminated in her debut novel, «Half Truth». She shared the journey of its creation during the SIEL 2026 in Rabat.
From rap lyrics to the pages of a novel, Rachid Bozarhoun, the "French Moroccan," has transitioned from music to literature to amplify the voices of marginalized youth and explore societal tensions. His debut novel, "S-Land," marks a new chapter in his journey, drawing from his roots and experiences to challenge narratives and illuminate the unspoken.
The Moroccan poet residing in the UAE, Meriem kouis, endeavors to make words a bridge between distant geographies. Her poems transport the reader between the spirit of the desert from which she hails and the urban spaces that have shaped her consciousness, between the profound Moroccan memory and the expansive Emirati presence.
In «The Man Who Read Books», Rachid Benzine crafts a poignant narrative around Nabil Al Jaber, a Palestinian bookseller navigating life in war-torn Gaza, where literature becomes a sanctuary and a form of resistance. Through this tale, Benzine underscores the enduring power of words to preserve humanity and individual dignity amidst dehumanization, reminding us that while bombs may shatter homes, books continue to offer refuge and awaken the conscience.
Living in Toulouse, France, Moroccan-Spanish author Laila Karrouch turns to books as soon as she finishes her hospital duties. A nursing assistant by profession, she sees literature as a space for introspection and transcendence. Born in the Nador region to a conservative family and raised in Vic, Catalonia, she discovered her passion for writing in 2004, a pursuit that has allowed her to reconcile the personal with the social.
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