9781524748418
Shubeik lubeik
Book
Graphic fiction ; First American edition.
"A brilliant and imaginative debut graphic novel that brings to life a fantastical Cairo where wishes are real. Author, illustrator, and translator Deena Mohamed presents a literary, feminist, Arab-centric graphic novel that marries magic and the socio-political realities of contemporary Egypt. Shubeik Lubeik-a fairytale rhyme meaning "Your Wish is My Command" in Arabic-is the story of three characters navigating a world where wishes are literally for sale; mired in bureaucracy and the familiar prejudices of our world, the more expensive the wish, the more powerful and therefore the more likely to work as intended. The novel's three distinct parts tell the story of three first class wishes as used by Aziza, Nour, and Shokry, each grappling with the challenge inherent in trying to make your most deeply held desire come true. Deena's mix of calligraphy and contemporary styles, brings to life a vibrant Cairene neighborhood, and a cast of characters whose struggles and triumphs are deeply resonant. Shubeik Lubeik heralds the arrival of a huge new talent and a brave, literary, political, and feminist new voice in comics"--
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at OWWL.
Current holds
0 current holds with 3 total copies.| Location | Call Number / Shelving Location |
Barcode | Status / Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Public Library - Silver Springs | YA Graphic Muh (Text) Teen Graphic Books |
52138300291734 |
Available - |
| Naples Library | 741.5962 MUHAMMAD (Text) Adult Nonfiction |
52124300437527 |
Available - |
| This copy is new and can only be picked up at this library. | |||
| Walworth-Seely Public Library | 741.5 Mohamed (Text) Adult New Materials |
52129301016501 |
Checked out 04/06/2023 |
| This copy is new and can only be picked up at this library. | |||