Yacnii: Yacnii الصومالية 2025
Yacnii
Yacnii is the debut novel by Nora Kahlil, written in Somali and nominated for the 2022 August Prize for Best Children’s and Youth Book. With warm humor and sharp social critique, the story explores themes of strong friendship, in-betweenness, grief, and belonging. It’s a powerful portrayal of youth navigating identity and community, especially relevant to Somali diaspora readers in Sweden and beyond.
Yacnii waa sheeko dhalinyaro oo ay qortay Nora Kahlil, taas oo si diirran u muujinaysa saaxiibtinimo xooggan, dareen la’aanta dhex-dhexaadnimada, murugo, iyo is-faham. Waa buuggii ugu horreeyay ee qoraaga, waxaana lagu ammaanay dhaleeceyn bulsho oo sax ah iyo sawirid qoto dheer. Waxaa lagu qoray af Soomaali, waxaana loo tarjumay si ay u gaarto dhallinyarada Soomaaliyeed ee ku nool Iswiidhan iyo meelaha kale.