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The Pig Won’t Dance
by Iqra Hunzai
An examination of exile, motherhood and estrangement, exploring how a place can remake a family, and what remains unspeakable between a mother and daughter.
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Iqra Hunzai
The most interesting thing about eighteen-year-old author Iqra Hunzai is her friends. The following are notable mentions, in alphabetical order: Aimen, Fatima, Maheen, Mano Salwa, and Tehzeeb. She would not be where she is today if not for them. Iqra also writes on a Substack and personal website. She is a co-founder and course instructor at Mahida Academy. Links are provided below!
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TWS Publications hereby presents "The Weight Of Small Things", an anthology collection of the compiled works of aspiring writers.
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