6:30 PM
Nafisa Haji (Author Appearance)- The Writing on My Forehead Wednesday, November 4th, 2009, at 6:30 pm. Hayward Main Library, 835 C St. at Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA. 94541. Call 510-881-7980 for info. No sign-up required. Local Author, Nafisa Haji premiers her highly acclaimed novel, The Writing on My Forehead. The book follows Saira Qader, a Muslim American of Indo-Pakistani descent, who rejects the cultural traditions of her family to become a world roving journalist. Caught in a crossroad, what path will she choose, As Saira's mother traced the words of protective prayers on her forehead, so too will this story leave its mark on the reader.
