Aisha Abdel Gawad

Aisha Abdel Gawad is an Egyptian-American author whose debut novel *Between Two Moons* (2024) explores the complexities of Arab-American identity, family dynamics, and generational trauma. The novel follows a Palestinian-Egyptian family in Brooklyn navigating grief, cultural displacement, and the search for belonging. Gawad's writing is characterized by its intimate portrayal of immigrant experiences and its nuanced examination of how personal and political histories intersect. *Between Two Moons* received critical acclaim for its lyrical prose and authentic depiction of the Arab diaspora experience. Gawad draws on her own background to craft stories that illuminate the particular challenges faced by Arab-American communities in contemporary America.