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flag LA author Sanam Mahloudji's debut novel "The Persians" is shortlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction.

flag Sanam Mahloudji, an Iran-born and LA-raised author, has had her debut novel, "The Persians," shortlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction. flag The novel traces Iranian experiences from before the 1979 Revolution to the early 2000s in America, focusing on themes of freedom and shared humanity. flag Mahloudji's inspiration came from her work supporting Iranians at LAX and her father's passing in 2010.

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