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SUMMARY:AUTHOR EVENT: 'The Jackfruit Chronicles' by Shahnaz Ahsan
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends is overjoyed to welcome Shahnaz Ahsan to discuss her book\, ‘The Jackfruit Chronicles: Memories and Recipes from a British-Bangladeshi Kitchen‘. The event will take place on 7th May at 6pm\, and will involve a discussion\, a Q&A\, and a chance for you to get your book signed by Shahnaz. Shahnaz will be interviewed by Dr Munza Rahman\, a senior lecturer from MMU whose research focuses primarily on contemporary Postcolonial writing and film\, and more specifically how this intersects with the interdisciplinary field of Food Studies. \nTickets \nClick here to buy a book and ticket \nClick here to buy a ticket only \nAbout the book \nWith insight and love\, Ahsan guides us through the vibrant flavours and captivating story of Bengali food and its place in Britain. Beginning with the arrival of her grandfather\, Habib\, in Manchester in the 1950s\, this is a spellbinding journey not just through one family story\, but also the broader tale of the Bangladeshi diaspora’s quest for a new life in Britain. \nAhsan beautifully weaves together this narrative of migration and hope with treasured family recipes\, including dishes like sour tomato broth\, jackfruit kofta curry\, lentil fritters\, fish with clementine peels and much more. \nAbout the author \nShahnaz Ahsan is an author\, columnist and award-winning food writer. Shahnaz’s debut novel Hashim & Family was an Observer Best Book of 2020 and was shortlisted for the Guardian Not the Booker Prize. Born and raised in West Yorkshire\, Shahnaz is of British-Bangladeshi heritage\, and has also lived in the USA\, Ethiopia\, Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Shahnaz regularly appears on national and international radio\, including BBC Radio 4\, BBC Asian Network\, BBC Scotland\, and ABC Radio Australia. She has also taught creative writing at the University of Westminster\, and facilitates sessions on food culture for public and private sector clients.
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LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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