Laila Lalami
PanamaauthorFemaleb. 19758.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Laila Lalami is a Moroccan-American author celebrated for her novels that delve into themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience. Her works, including 'The Moor's Account' and 'The Other Americans,' have received critical acclaim and numerous awards.
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Laila Lalami wrote a novel based on Estevanico's life, highlighting his unique position in history.
Quién fue Estevanico, el esclavo africano que se convirtió en el primer gran explorador del actual Estados UnidosLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-08-11
Panama· 2026-08-11
Laila Lalami: 'Dreams are our last islands of freedom'.
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United States· 2025-11-14
United States· 2025-11-14
Laila Lalami is the author of the gripping new novel, The Dream Hotel.
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami imagines a world in which dreams are monitored for clues to potential crimesThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-05-13
Australia· 2025-05-13Also mentioned
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Laila Lalami has featured on a past longlist (Secret Son, 2010).
Roisín O’Donnell longlisted for £30,000 Women’s Prize for Fiction – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-03-04
Ireland· 2025-03-04
