The Croissant Club: The Map of Salt and Stars

The Croissant Club is an international virtual book club that explores Muslim hybrid identities through faith-based mediums.
About this Event

📕: The Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn Joukhadar

📆: Sunday, 13 October 2024/ 15 Muharram 1446 AH

🕰️: 5:00 - 6:30pm UK (6:00 - 7:30pm CET)

In sha Allah this book club session will be co-hosted by Iman Razak!

The Map of Salt and Stars

"The Map of Salt and Stars" by Zeyn Joukhadar is a lyrical blend of historical fiction and contemporary drama. This poignant novel interweaves the journeys of Nour, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee in 2011, and Rawiya, a 12th-century apprentice to a mapmaker. As Nour's family flees civil war across seven countries, she finds solace in her father's tale of Rawiya's adventures. Joukhadar explores themes of home, belonging, and resilience through vivid prose and rich historical detail. Set in the Middle East and North Africa, this touching coming-of-age story offers a unique perspective on the refugee experience, cultural heritage, and the timeless search for one's place in the world.

The Croissant Club

At The Croissant Club, we usually run one interactive virtual session a month, where members collectively discuss books, podcasts and movies. These discussions are usually facilitated by two co-hosts. All new and old members are welcome - come along to our next session below, if interested.