Encinitas resident’s Somali background figures into new novel

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Great work and much appreciation to our sister Yasmeen and her dedication to build bridges of trust and understanding between communities of different backgrounds and culture.

 

 

 

From left, Shelley Barski and Yasmeen Maxamuud who wrote her book, “Nomad Diaries,” at local coffee houses like It’s a Grind. Maxamuud, who is an American citizen, wants to demystify the Muslim garb and educate people about her Somali heritage. “Before we were known as the pirate community, we were known as the poetic community,” she said.

 

Source: The Coast via Hiiraan