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University Forum: G. Willow Wilson

G. Willow Wilson, an American writer, best known for co-creating the first Muslim character to headline her Marvel comic book, will speak about “Religious Diversity and Mass Culture” at the University Forum.

Kamala Khan, the hero of the new Ms. Marvel, debuted in 2014, was a hit, and this summer, Disney + launched a critically acclaimed television series based on the comics. But the comic’s success has been only one highlight in G. Wilson’s distinguished career. Wilson’s literary success began in 2010 with the publication of Butterfly Mosque, an account of her conversion to Islam and life in Cairo, which the Seattle Times named the best non-fiction book of 2010. Since then, she has published two award-winning novels, The Bird King, named Amazon’s Best Book of the Month, and Alif the Unseen, winner of a World Fantasy Award for Best Novel. In addition, she has collaborated on numerous graphic novels and comic series.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:30pm

Bennett Auditorium
113 East Memorial Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406