My Pen Is the Wing of a Bird

"Powerful, profound and deeply moving, new fiction by Afghan women writers will expand your mind and elevate your heart."—ELIF SHAFAK, author of The Island of Missing Trees, a 2021 Reese’s Book Club Pick

"Sometimes, life is having beautiful dreams in a nightmare. The authors of this book express their longing to escape a nightmare and build a liveable world. A liveable world for everyone, but especially for women at a time when their body and soul are being destroyed."—BURHAN SÖNMEZ, President of International PEN

“Gut-wrenching… This intense collection does inspire hope.”--NPR—NPR

"The stories are reflective, surprising and candid, as the authors grapple with gender, tradition, relationships, violence, work and more."—Ms. Magazine

"Heartbreaking and heartfelt....The sacrifices people make for one another and the unbreakable attachment people have to home, no matter what hell that home may host, are repeated notes that echo in the heart."—Kirkus Reviews

“Revelatory… a remarkable portrait of lives largely invisible to readers outside Afghanistan. This brims with humanity.”—Publishers Weekly—Publishers Weekly

"Offers vivid snapshots of a country beset by war and violence, where misogyny is rife but women continue to dream of a better future."—Financial Times (UK)

"Moving, profound, and memorable short stories written by Afghan women inspired by their lives and explores topics of friendship, political policies, family, culture, and more."—Buzzfeed

“A rare window… 18 courageous writers… break the silence.”—People