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“A voyeuristic glimpse into the private lives of an Iranian family living in buzzing, urban
Toronto, Sister Seen, Sister Heard peels away the layers of the idealistic people we try to become
for the sake of our family. When a stalker bursts into the life of a rebellious young woman, her
family scrambles to make sense of where to place blame, who to hold accountable, and what
secrets to expose. Eslah’s book is unapologetically raw and intimate, forcing us to acknowledge
women of colour, their experiences and traumas, and how they fit into the framework of a settler
colonial Canadian society. A fresh and provocative look at the immigrant experience in the 90s,
Eslah’s writing style will stay with you.”
— Taslim Burkowicz, author of The Desirable Sister and Chocolate Cherry Chai
Kimia Eslah is a feminist, queer writer who lives in Ontario, Canada. Born in Iran following its revolution, Kimia spent her early years as a refugee in New Delhi, India, before emigrating to Toronto with her parents and three siblings. Her formative years were spent downtown, in the valley and on the sidewalks, where she played pool, read classics and took up other bad habits. Later, Kimia found her calling as an instructional designer, producing training programs and course materials in various sectors. She dedicated her thirties to raising her son and community building. Today, she spends her days writing and thinking about writing. Kimia lives with the love of her life, Andrew, her son and their three cats.