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Huna: A Memoir of Revolution, Prison, and Becoming
National Book · 2026 · Longlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Award for Nonfiction | 2026 | Longlist |
About This Book
A memoir of political resistance after Egypt's revolution. At seventeen, ElGendy and his father were arrested during a mass demonstration and spent six years in prison, fortified by the protest song "Sawfa Nabqa Huna"—We Will Remain Here. Longlisted for the 2026 National Book Award for Nonfiction.
About the Author
Abdelrahman ElGendyEgyptian
Abdelrahman ElGendy is an Egyptian author and translator from Cairo. A winner of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press, he holds an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. Huna, his debut memoir, published by Hogarth, was longlisted for the 2026 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Read more →
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