Arab American Book Award
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Edition 16 (2022) Winner
Eman Quotah
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Eman Quotah
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- Arab-American
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Religion
- Islam
- Residence History
- Grew up in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia → Grew up / summered in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA → Lives near Washington, D.C., USA
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Writer
- Active Years
- 2000-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore College | — | — | — | — | United States |
Swarthmore College
Year of Graduation:
1995
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Arab American Book Award | Bride of the Sea | — | Arab American National Museum | 受賞 |
Arab American Book Award
2022
Work:
Bride of the Sea
Organization:
Arab American National Museum
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Bride of the Sea
2021 NovelA debut novel that follows a family split between Saudi Arabia and Ohio, exploring matrilineage, cultural identity, and belonging. Through multiple perspectives the book examines immigration, ties to homeland, and intergenerational family dynamics.
FamilyImmigrationMatrilineageCultural identityBelonging
Bibliography
- Bride of the Sea (2021)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Delicate, detailed character workMulti-perspective narrativePerspectives rooted at cultural intersections
- Recurring Motifs
- The seaMother-daughter relationshipsMovement and belonging
Legacy
Her debut, Bride of the Sea, received critical attention for its nuanced portrayal of cultural intersections between Saudi Arabia and the United States. The novel is regarded as an important contribution to Arab-American literature for its delicate handling of family history and the immigrant experience.
Trivia
- Sources indicate she graduated from Swarthmore College (class of 1995).
- Her short fiction has appeared in Electric Literature, Guernica, and Markaz Review.
- Winner of the 2022 Arab American Book Award.
- Was a John McClelland Historical Writing Resident with the Espy Foundation.
- Fluent in English and Arabic.