{"id":42464,"date":"2026-07-15T11:02:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&#038;p=42464"},"modified":"2026-07-15T11:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:04:29","slug":"author-talk-erum-shazia-hasan","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/author-talk-erum-shazia-hasan\/","title":{"rendered":"Author Talk: Erum Shazia Hasan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbc.guru\/bates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bobcat Reads<\/a>&nbsp;will host a Live Author Talk with Erum Shazia Hasan of <em>We Meant Well<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss the book with fellow readers. In this Author Talk, you will explore the book in a way that will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Book-Cover-194x300.webp\" alt=\"We Meant Well: A Novel\" class=\"wp-image-42459\" style=\"width:212px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Book-Cover-194x300.webp 194w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Book-Cover.webp 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-light-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>We Meant Well<\/em> by Erum Shazia Hasan<\/strong><br>When a colleague at an orphanage in Likanni is accused of assault, aid worker Maya is dispatched to handle the crisis. Caught between the survival of the charity, local protesters, and her own complicated loyalties, Maya must confront the uncomfortable power dynamics of modern saviorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Author Talk!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step1<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbc.guru\/bates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for Bobcat Reads<\/a> alumni virtual book club for free. Already signed up? Skip to step 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbc.guru\/bates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Login to Bobcat Reads<\/a> and click on &#8220;Author Talks&#8221; to<a href=\"https:\/\/alumlc.org\/authorseries\/?book_club_id=391\"> sign up for the Author Talk today<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"572e5153-f95e-4223-b745-4c17d7194134\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Erum Shazia Hasan<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"572e5153-f95e-4223-b745-4c17d7194134\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Headshot.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"1446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Headshot.webp\" alt=\"Erum Shazia Hasan\" class=\"wp-image-42466\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:203px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Headshot.webp 964w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Headshot-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Headshot-600x900.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Headshot-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Headshot-419x628.jpg 419w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2026\/07\/We-Meant-Well-by-Erum-Shazia-Hasan-Headshot-133x200.webp 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erum Shazia Hasan is a bestselling Canadian author. Her debut novel, <em>We Meant Well<\/em>, has not only captivated readers but also earned her a place among Canada&#8217;s literary elite, securing a coveted spot on the longlist for the prestigious 2023 Giller Prize. Born in Canada and raised in France, Hasan is now based in Toronto where she is a sustainable development consultant for the United Nations and other international agencies. Inspired by her many travels, Hasan&#8217;s writing transcends borders, bringing diverse cultures to life on the page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you would like to participate but find the cost of the book prohibitive, please email us at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:alumni@bates.edu\" target=\"_blank\">alumni@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did you know?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are in our sixth year of the <span style=\"font-family: var(--fontSansSerif)\">Bobcat Reads alumni book club!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 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