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Meryem El Mehdati is one of the most promising emerging voices in Spanish literature. Born in Rabat, Morocco, she later moved to Gran Canaria, Spain, where she grew up and currently resides. Before publishing her debut novel, she contributed literary pieces to various blogs.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
Meryem El Mehdati made a powerful entrance into the publishing world with her debut novel, Supersaurio, which reached its second edition in less than a month, earning widespread acclaim from both critics and readers. Prestigious media outlets such as El Mundo and El País, as well as renowned authors like Andrea Abreu and Elisa Victoria, have praised the strength and uniqueness of El Mehdati’s voice.
What the critics are saying:
“One of the most dazzling debuts of the year—an astonishing Bildungsroman with a Canarian accent.” – Rosa Martí, Esquire
“A much-needed millennial, feminist, Canarian, and Muslim voice in the national literary scene. Funny, depressing, and hopeful all at once.” – Estela Ortiz, Catalunya Ràdio
“An honest, intelligent, and humorous take on the hyper-touristified spaces of the Canary Islands.” – Andrea Abreu
“Meryem El Mehdati can make you burst into laughter and break your heart within a single line.” – Elisa Victoria
