Jhumpa Lahiri highlights immigrant identity at St. Louis Literary Award event

Lahiri was born in London to Bengali parents and was in St. Louis, Missouri, to receive the award.

Jeffin T. Kaleekal•Apr 12, 2026 07:17 PM• 158 views

Jhumpa Lahiri, the 2026 St. Louis Literary Award recipient, speaks with Aisha Sultan, left, during An Evening with Jhumpa Lahiri at the Sheldon Concert Hall on April 8, 2026.

Credit: Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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