Celebrating Central Asian Literature: Book Presentation Featuring NU SSH Faculty

On March 11, 2025, the NU Library hosted the presentation of Tulips in Bloom: An Anthology of Modern Central Asian Literature, published on November 26, 2024. This remarkable collection brings together contemporary literary works from the region, offering valuable insights into its diverse cultural and historical narratives.

The event featured contributions from esteemed NU SSH faculty: Gabriel McGuire, Editor, Associate Professor, Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature, Eva-Marie Dubuisson, Translator of The Aitys of Birzhan Sal and Sara Qyz, Associate Professor, Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature, Meiramgul Kussainova, Translator of Kenesary-Nauryzbai, Associate Professor, Department of Kazakh Language and Turkic Studies, Nicholas Walmsley, Translator of Dilshod Barno's History of the Refugees, Instructor, Writing Center, and Maria Rybakova, Moderator of the discussion, Assistant Professor, Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature.

The presentation sparked great interest among NU students and faculty, fostering a lively discussion on the richness and evolution of modern Central Asian literature. As a special gesture, a copy of the book was donated to the NU Library, enriching our collection further. We extend our sincere gratitude for this generous contribution!

Stay tuned for more literary events at the NU Library as we continue to celebrate the power of storytelling and knowledge.