New Poem from Gaza: Basman Aldirawi’s ‘This Bread Was Born, This Bread Was Killed’
From Gaza, writer and poet Basman Aldirawi — one of the contributors to Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire — shares new work. You can get the ebook of Light in […]
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Crowdfunding Alert: Al Ghussein Cultural House in Gaza
Supporters are aiming to raise $15,000US to equip and furnish the renovated Al Ghussein House — a cultural hub that’s already hosted book launches, music workshops for children and group discussions — so that it can host workshops, residencies, performances, exhibitions, film screenings, and many other cultural activities in Gaza.
The Mosaic Rooms Names New Writer-in-residence: Gazan Author Nayrouz Qarmout
“She will participate in events in the exhibition’s ‘living room’ space which aims to reflect refugee camp culture, and be a place for solidarities and social connection.”
GAZA Roundtable: The Markaz Review
Join TMR this Sunday for a conversation with some of the contributors to the GAZA issue, who will Zoom in from Gaza, Europe and the USA.
Fundraising Campaign: The Edward Said Libraries in Gaza
The new fundraising campaign, which seeks to raise $20,000 US, is not only to fund and support the library’s existing projects, but also to start new ones.
5 from Gazan Writer Atef Abu Saif
“Are you still living there?” he asks.
“Where else should I live?” I answer.
10 Years of Comma Press: 5 Recommended Reads
Today marks 10 years of Comma Press. In celebration, we have five recommended reads.