Laleh Khadivi was born in Iran in 1977, but fled with her family to the United States in the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution. She has taught, and worked as a documentary film maker, and currently lives in Atlanta, where she is Fiction Fellow at Emory University.
Laleh Khadivi was born in Iran in 1977, but fled with her family to the United States in the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution. She has taught, and worked as a documentary film maker, and currently lives in Atlanta, where she is Fiction Fellow at Emory University.
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
VideoMay 8 2026
Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
