Local Author Bsrat Mezghebe to Debut at National Book Festival
Local novelist Bsrat Mezghebe is making her debut at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. on August 22nd, where she will be signing and discussing her debut novel, "I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For." The novel, which…
Washington, DC, August 20, 2026 —
Local novelist Bsrat Mezghebe will make her debut appearance at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. on August 22nd. Mezghebe is scheduled to participate in book signings and discussions for her debut novel, titled “I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For.”
The novel serves as a tribute to the Eritrean community in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. Its narrative is set in 1991, a pivotal time in the Eritrean struggle for independence, and is centered in the District of Columbia. The story delves into themes of family, freedom, and the immigrant experience.
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