Roya Soraya's Graphic Novel Explores Iranian Identity
Roya Soraya's graphic novel 'Wind in meinem Kopftuch' ('Wind in My Headscarf') follows a young German-Iranian woman on her first journey to Iran, her father's homeland. The book presents a seemingly naive encounter with Iranian culture, addressing themes of identity and belonging. Published as a Jugendbuch (young adult book), it uses the graphic novel format to explore the protagonist's dual heritage.
Key facts
- Graphic novel 'Wind in meinem Kopftuch' by Roya Soraya
- Story of a young German-Iranian woman traveling to Iran for the first time
- Explores themes of identity and cultural heritage
- Published as a young adult (Jugendbuch) graphic novel
- Title translates to 'Wind in My Headscarf'
- Author Roya Soraya is the creator
- The narrative is described as seemingly naive
- The book addresses the protagonist's Persian heritage
Entities
Artists
- Roya Soraya
Locations
- Iran
- Germany