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.
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.
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
2026 Neustadt International Prize Winner: Ibrahim Nasrallah
To have the honour of representing Palestinian literature at such a prestigious prize was an incredible opportunity. I am beyond thrilled to champion literature of this calibre on the world stage. I want to extend my congratulations to Nasrallah for his incredible body of work, … Continue reading 2026 Neustadt International Prize Winner: Ibrahim Nasrallah
Welcome to the Noble Narrative
✨ Big news! ✨ For years, I’ve been writing stories that amplify voices, preserve memory, and challenge narratives - and now, I’m opening the door for you to do the same. I’m so excited to share that my new platform, The Noble Narrative, is officially … Continue reading Welcome to the Noble Narrative
Why We Must Read Gaza: A Call to Read the New Issue of World Literature Today
In a world so loud with headlines, hashtags, and biased media, there are some voices that risk being drowned out, distorted and misrepresented until we make the space to truly listen.That space has been made.The latest issue of World Literature Today amplifies the voices of … Continue reading Why We Must Read Gaza: A Call to Read the New Issue of World Literature Today
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