Salman Rushdie's acclaimed novels are known for their witty examinations of an ever-changing sociopolitical landscape. He is the author of 10 books, including Midnight's Children--winner of the Booker Prize in 1981 and the "Booker of Bookers" Prize in 1993, Shalimar the Clown, The Satanic Verses, and The Enchantress of Florence, which was named one of the Best Books of 2008 by the Washington Post. Luka and the Fire of Life, Rushdie's fantastical new novel, chronicles the journey of 12-year-old Luka as he navigates a world of magic in order to rescue his father from a deep and potentially permanent sleep.

Meelya Gordon Memorial Lecture