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Between Two Moons: Young Muslim siblings come of age in Brooklyn

Raphaelle Macaron

The novel, Between Two Moons, tells many stories all at once.  There’s the coming-of-age story of 3 siblings growing up in Brooklyn.  A family story of immigrant parents raising their children in a new country while maintaining their culture and faith.  And the story of a community under surveillance by local and federal authorities.  Amira, the main character, is the voice that weaves all these stores together.  TFS Host Tom Kuser speaks with the creator of that voice, author Aisha Abdel Gawad.

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Tom has been with WSHU since 1987, after spending 15 years at college and commercial radio and television stations. He became Program Director in 1999, and has been local host of NPR’s Morning Edition since 2000.
Ann is an editor and senior content producer with WSHU, including the founding producer of the weekly talk show, The Full Story.
Sophie Camizzi is a current news fellow at WSHU, studying at Sacred Heart University. She is a native of Ansonia, Connecticut.