Najat El Hachmi facts for kids
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Najat El Hachmi
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| Born | June 2, 1979 Beni Sidel, Morocco |
| Language | Spanish, Arabic, Berber, Catalan |
| Nationality | Moroccan - Spanish |
Najat El Hachmi (born July 2, 1979) is a talented writer from Morocco and Spain. She lives in a region of Spain called Catalonia. Najat writes about her experiences growing up with two different cultures. She has written several books, and her first novel won important awards like the Ramon Llull Prize in 2008.
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About Najat El Hachmi
Early Life and Education
Najat El Hachmi was born in a place called Beni Sidel in Morocco. When she was 8 years old, she moved with her family to Catalonia, Spain. She later studied Arabic literature at the University of Barcelona. In 2006, she became a Spanish citizen. Today, she lives in a town called Granollers.
Najat started writing when she was just twelve years old. At first, it was just for fun. But later, writing became a way for her to share her thoughts and feelings. It also helped her explore what it was like to belong to two different cultures.
Her Writing Journey
Najat's first book, Jo també sóc catalana (which means I am also Catalan), came out in 2004. This book was about her own life and how she felt connected to her new home in Catalonia.
In 2007, Najat traveled to Germany for the Frankfurt Book Fair. This big event celebrates books and culture. She shared her ideas about modern Catalan literature with people there. Najat has also appeared often on radio shows and in newspapers.
Important Books and Stories
The Last Patriarch
In 2008, Najat won a very important award, the Ramon Llull Award, for her novel L'últim patriarca (The Last Patriarch). This book tells the story of a Moroccan person who moves to Spain. The story shows how a father, who sometimes acts like a strict leader, has disagreements with his daughter. His daughter wants to live by modern values in her new country, which are different from the old traditions.
Other Works
Najat has written many other books and stories. Here are some of them:
- 2004 Jo també sóc catalana (I am also Catalan)
- 2008 L'últim patriarca (The Last Patriarch)
- This book was translated into English in 2010.
- 2008 "L'home que nedava" (The man who swam), a short story.
- 2011 La caçadora de cossos (The Body Hunter)
- This book was also translated into English in 2013.
- 2015 La filla estrangera (The Foreign Daughter)
- 2018 Mare de llet i mel (Mother of Milk and Honey)
- 2021 El lunes nos querrán (On Monday They Will Love Us)
- This book won the 77th Nadal Prize.
- 2023 Mère de lait et de miel (Mother of Milk and Honey), a French edition.
Awards and Recognition
Najat El Hachmi has received several awards for her writing:
- 2008 — Ramon Llull Award for The Last Patriarch
- 2021 — Nadal Prize for El lunes nos querrán
More About Najat
You can find more information about Najat El Hachmi and her books online:
- Najat El Hachmi books
- Library Thing
See also
In Spanish: Najat El Hachmi para niños
