Abdi Nor Iftin, author portrait
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Abdi Nor Iftin

Abdi Nor Iftin is a radio celebrity, an award-winning author, a storyteller, a mentor to young writers in Maine, and a refugee advocate. He enjoys traveling and hiking in the woods. Abdi is currently working on a project of diversity, equity and inclusion in the Maine outdoors.
Call Me American (Adapted for Young Adults)
Call Me American

Inside the Book: Abdi Nor Iftin (CALL ME AMERICAN)<br/>

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Call Me American (Adapted for Young Adults)
Call Me American

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Inside the Book: Abdi Nor Iftin (CALL ME AMERICAN)

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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Immigration and the American Idea: Abdi Nor Iftin shares his journey from Somalia to America

Immigration Heritage Month serves as a reminder to  celebrate individual stories of immigration, and the shared diversity that makes up the United States. This year at the 38th annual conference on The First-Year Experience, author Abdi Nor Iftin shared his journey from war-torn Somalia to the United States—first by way of American movies, and years later

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