Uzma Jalaluddin is a critically acclaimed and bestselling novelist, playwright, and teacher. She writes nuanced and entertaining stories about Muslims, South Asians, and Canadians and is the author of Much Ado About Nada, Three Holidays and a Wedding, Hana Khan Carries On, and Ayesha at Last, as well as her first play, The Rishta. Her novels have been optioned for film and television, including by Amazon Studios and Mindy Kaling. A high school English teacher, Jalaluddin is also a former contributor to the Toronto Star and the Atlantic. She lives near Toronto with her family.
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Murder. Romance. Dragons. Domestic suspense. Women aren’t just writing genre fiction — they are driving some of the biggest publishing phenomena in the world. From crime and thrillers to romance, romantasy, horror and speculative fiction, women writers and readers have transformed genres once dismissed as formulaic or frivolous into cultural and commercial powerhouses. But why are forms overwhelmingly embraced by women still so often treated as less “serious” than literary fiction? Panelists explore what these hugely popular stories allow women to say about desire, violence, power, identity and the world around them — and why millions of readers can’t get enough.
Panelists: Jane Igharo, Uzma Jalaluddin
Jane Igharo is a critically acclaimed, award-winning author whose novels have captivated readers across the globe with their cinematic storytelling and emotional depth. Born in Nigeria and raised in Canada, Jane brings a cross-cultural richness to her work, weaving themes of love, identity, and belonging that resonate with audiences worldwide. She is the author of Ties That Tether, The Sweetest Remedy, Where We End & Begin, and With Love, Miss Americanah.
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Emmanuel College, Room 119
75 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, ON