There is a particular grief in knowing a history exists, that people lived it, carried it, passed it down in family stories and silences, and then watching it disappear from the written record. Not because it wasn’t significant. Because no one with a pen decided … Continue reading Remembrance is a form of resistance.
Author: Shereen Malherbe
Shereen Malherbe is an award-winning author. Her novel, Jasmine Falling has been voted as one of the top 20 Best Books by Muslim women.
Her second contemporary fiction novel, The Tower, is now used as academic set text in a US university.
Her migrant children's book series, The Girl Who Slept Under The Moon was followed in 2022 with the award-winning, The Girl Who Stitched the Stars. The Girl Who Lives Between Two Worlds is out now.
Her short story, The Cypress Tree has been published in World Literature Today's landmark edition on Palestine Voices.
Her novel, a Palestinian reimagining of Jane Eyre, The Land Beneath the Light was nominated alongside her children's book, for the Palestine Book Awards.
Her latest novel, Yassini Girls based on her appearance on a BBC documentary film on Palestine, is currently available to buy, worldwide.
In Gaza – She Never Stopped Writing.
I have been a Palestinian author for fifteen years. For most of that time, I wrote in the comfortable distance of diaspora. From the UK, from the UAE, from wherever life placed me. I carried Palestine in my work, in my language, in the way … Continue reading In Gaza – She Never Stopped Writing.
Writing the Self: Shereen Malherbe Joins the Art Dubai 2026 Program
Art is often seen as something we look at - but what if art is something we carry within us too? I am thrilled to share some exciting news: this Friday, I will be hosting an interactive workshop at Art Dubai, titled Writing the Self. … Continue reading Writing the Self: Shereen Malherbe Joins the Art Dubai 2026 Program
Write Your Novel This Summer: A Season for Storytellers.
Summer has a way of opening up space - in our schedules, in our minds, and often in our creativity. It’s the season where routines loosen, ideas breathe, and long‑held dreams finally feel possible. For many writers, it’s the perfect moment to begin the project … Continue reading Write Your Novel This Summer: A Season for Storytellers.
A Story Reborn: My Novel Now Published in Turkish
There are moments in a writer’s journey that feel like quiet turning points - milestones that remind us why we write, why we persist, and why stories matter. Today, I’m honoured to share one of those moments with you: my novel, The Land Beneath the … Continue reading A Story Reborn: My Novel Now Published in Turkish
Unearthing Buried Stories: A Conversation with Author Shereen Malherbe
With the 18th edition of the Emirates Literature Festival underway in Dubai, the city has once again turned into a meeting point for writers, readers and stories from across the world. Amid this literary whirlwind, I sat down with Shereen Malherbe, a British-Palestinian author, to … Continue reading Unearthing Buried Stories: A Conversation with Author Shereen Malherbe
We are officially open for 2026 scholarships
We are seeking marginalised and underrepresented writers who aspire to become novelists and have powerful stories to tell.We recognise that access to training, industry insight, and literary frameworks is not equally available. At The Noble Narrative, we believe it should be.This scholarship is for aspiring … Continue reading We are officially open for 2026 scholarships
A New Term, A New Learning Experience: Free Story-Linked Lesson Plans for Educators
As students return to classrooms after the winter break, many educators are doing the same familiar calculation: how to re-engage learners quickly, meaningfully, and without adding to an already heavy planning load.To support that transition, I’ve made a set of free lesson plans and classroom … Continue reading A New Term, A New Learning Experience: Free Story-Linked Lesson Plans for Educators
The Writer’s Secrets to Getting Published – Workshop – Emirates Lit Fest, Dubai – Jan 21 2026
Writers, are you in Dubai this month? I will be hosting a live workshop at the Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature 2026 - a unique opportunity to kickstart your writing goals for the year. In this 2-hour intensive session, I will share the proven formulas … Continue reading The Writer’s Secrets to Getting Published – Workshop – Emirates Lit Fest, Dubai – Jan 21 2026
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