Five Novels: A Masterclass in Palestinian Literature for Teens
We recommend these five books as the anchors of a class in Palestinian literature and translation for teen readers.
Young Adult
On Arabic Young Adult Literature in Translation
Last month, The Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing and Outside in World hosted a conversation between Sawad Hussain, Marcia Lynx Qualey, and Susanne Abou Ghaida about Arabic Young Adult literature and translation.
An Excerpt from Mohamed Nabulsi’s Etisalat Shortlisted-novel ‘Dates and Masala’
Mohamed Zakaria Nabulsi’s Dates and Masala was one of three novels shortlisted for the Young Adult category of the 2021 Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children’s Literature. The novel is a culinary travel coming-of-age set between Sharjah, UAE and Kochi, India, which includes twelve recipes.
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A Talk with Susanne Abou Ghaida: What Do Teens Think of Arabic YA?
“All those who are knowledgeable about Arabic children’s literature became that way through personal effort, seeking out books here and there, following people (authors, publishers, book influencers) on social media, and buying books at their own expense.”
#TranslateThis YA: An Excerpt of Fatima Sharafeddine’s Award-winning ‘Cappuccino’
“A bitter, metallic taste rises to my tongue. I take a deep breath, put my key in the lock, and shove open the door.”
New in Translation, from ‘The Mystery of the Falcon’s Eye’
Ziad began to feel that there might be some truth in Sitti’s story after all. He pressed her to keep going. “And what happened next, Sitti?”