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A Girl Called Rumi

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A Girl Called Rumi follows Kimia, a spiritual advisor haunted by her childhood in war-torn Iran. After encountering a mysterious giant bird, she relives her past, including a mystical friendship that guided her through the Seven Valleys of Love. Returning to Iran amid the Green Uprising, Kimia confronts secrets that fractured her family and must decide whether to flee or complete her perilous journey to save her brother.
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Ideal for readers of historical fiction, mystical storytelling, and contemporary Iranian culture, as well as those interested in spiritual journeys and narratives blending past and present.

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Includes a reader's guide with discussion questions.

Distribution of early galleys (starting in fall 2020) and ARCs (starting spring 2021) to media outlets, reviewers, bloggers, magazines, and key booksellers and librarians Reviews targeting Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal, Booklist, Bookforum, O Magazine, People, and others Coverage targeting publications working hard to amplify underrepresented voices, especially those that have featured Iranian and Iranian American authors in the past Bookseller outreach, including ABA Advance Access, CALIBA, and galley mailings to booksellers who have enjoyed other titles Southern California tour with a focus on bookstores, libraries, local and reading series Regional coverage targeting San Diego-area media Other coverage targeting The Rumpus, Entropy Magazine, Huff Post, Fiction Writers Review, Writing Under Pressure, Lit Reactor, and more Excerpts of A Girl Called Rumi targeted to magazines and websites Book club outreach Author interviews: radio, TV, print, and online venues NetGalley, Edelweiss, and Goodreads ARC giveaways Social media including blog appearances, excerpts, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Promotions on author's website, Rumi With A View, and the publisher's website Publicity and promotion in conjunction with author's speaking engagements

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A Girl Called Rumi, Ari Honarvar's debut novel, weaves a captivating tale of survival, redemption, and the power of storytelling.

Kimia, a successful spiritual advisor whose Iranian childhood continues to haunt her, collides with a mysterious giant bird in her mother's California garage. She begins reliving her experience as a nine-year-old girl in war-torn Iran, including her friendship with a mystical storyteller who led her through the mythic Seven Valleys of Love.

Grappling with her unresolved past, Kimia agrees to accompany her ailing mother back to Iran, only to arrive in the midst of the Green Uprising in the streets. Against the backdrop of the election protests, Kimia begins to unravel the secrets of the night that broke her mother and produced a dangerous enemy.

As past and present collide, she must choose between running away again or completing her unfinished journey through the Valley of Death to save her brother.

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Award-winning debut praised by Kirkus for being "spellbinding" with a starred review. Endorsed by Deepak Chopra as "a magical journey" blending Sufi teachings and mystery. Recognised by Ms. Magazine, Buzzfeed, and Locus Magazine for its brilliant and layered storytelling. Celebrated as a compelling, lushly written novel and a remarkable first work by Ari Honarvar.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781942436461

Publisher: Forest Avenue Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Forest Avenue Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 350

About the Author

Ari Honarvar is the founder of Rumi With A View, dedicated to building music and poetry bridges across war-torn and conflict-ridden borders. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Washington Post, and elsewhere. She is the author of the oracle card set and book, Rumi's Gift. She lives in San Diego, where she has befriended a hummingbird named Taadon.

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