PEN/Hemingway finalist and 2022-23 Hodder Fellow Jamil Jan Kochai reads from his latest short story collection, The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories, a finalist for the 2022 National Book Award in Fiction. His stories bring his contemporary Afghan characters to life, moving between modern-day Afghanistan and the Afghan diaspora in America, as they grapple with the ghosts of war and displacement—and one that speaks to the immediate political landscape we reckon with today. Followed by a conversation with Director of the Program in Creative Writing Yiyun Li and a book signing (books will be available for purchase at the event).
Tickets & Details
The reading is free and open to the public; no tickets or advance registration required.
Directions
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COVID-19 Guidance + Updates
Per Princeton University policy, all guests must either be fully vaccinated, or have recently tested negative (via PCR within 72 hours or via rapid antigen test within 8 hours of the scheduled visit) and be prepared to show proof if asked, or wear a face covering when indoors and around others.
Accessibility
The Wallace Theater is wheelchair accessible. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations. Students in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.