In this talk, novelist and human rights activist Susan Abulhawa will join with Alaa Tartir of Al-Shabaka, Aline Batarseh of Visualizing Palestine and Aimee Shalan of Makan, to discuss the history and context of the changing perceptions of the Palestinian struggle, what happens when the concept of ‘neutrality’ is disputed, why narrative shifts matter, and how — in an increasingly loveless world — they feed into the wider liberation movement.
Read moreGaza Poet Mosab Abu Toha, in conversation with Mary Karr
The Markaz Review and City Lights in conjunction with the Middle Eastern Children’s Alliance celebrate the publication of Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza, by Mosab Abu Toha.
Read moreA Poem for Land Day: Mahmoud Darwish’s ‘The Second Olive Tree’
“The olive tree does not weep and does not laugh.”
Read moreEVE — A Poetry Performance Project by Fargo Tbakhi and George Abraham
Join this evening (hybrid format) of poetry and performance art with Fargo Tbakhi and George Abraham.
Read moreKarim Kattan Wins 2021 Prix des Cinq Continents
Organizers announced today that Palestinian author Karim Kattan had won the 2021Prix des Cinq Continents for his novel Le Palais des deux collines published by Elyzad Editions.
Read moreSunday Submissions: A Decolonial Guide to Palestine & Sekka Literary Prize
The editors of ‘Detours: A Decolonial Guide to Palestine’ are calling for contributors through December 15, 2021. Also open for submissions is the first ever iteration of the Sekka Literary Prize.
Read moreThe Almond Blossom Knows Its Life Is Short: Poetry of Palestinian Women in Translation
Join this class with Lena Khalaf Tuffaha to explore a selection of translated poetry by Palestinian women.
Read moreMinor Detail: A Salon in Honor of Adania Shibli
In this talk, Adania Shibli will be joined by Layli Long Soldier and Madeleine Thien to discuss Shibli’s haunting novel, Minor Detail.
Read moreBOOK EVENT: Palestine is Throwing a Party and the Whole World is Invited
Book talk about Kareem Rabie’s new book “Palestine is Throwing a Party and the Whole World is Invited” (Duke University Press 2021).
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