“When we read classic literature we now use them as references for society despite them being fictional texts. What I want to create are representative, authentic texts that include Muslims as contributors to society. Having a Muslim narrative should not pigeonhole our work into a … Continue reading The Land Beneath the Light: An interview with author Shereen Malherbe on her new Palestinian novel
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.
Happy Publication Day!
I am thrilled to announce that The Land Beneath the Light and The Girl Who Stitched the Stars, have officially been published by Beacon Books. I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone for their support. Thank you to Beacon Books and … Continue reading Happy Publication Day!
UNESCO listed art of Palestinian embroidery, captured in new children’s book by British Palestinian author, Shereen Malherbe.
Press Release Manchester— Date — UK publisher, Beacon Books announces the publication of, The Girl Who Stitched the Stars; a heart-warming story of identity and belief in one’s self, inspiring children to celebrate their identities and to share them through telling stories. Through its Palestinian character, … Continue reading UNESCO listed art of Palestinian embroidery, captured in new children’s book by British Palestinian author, Shereen Malherbe.
British Palestinian author releases a new novel, ‘A Palestinian reimagining of Jane Eyre.’
Press Release Manchester— 31/01/2022 — UK publisher Beacon Books announces the publication of, The Land Beneath the Light; A classic coming of age novel that explores the lived reality of those living under Occupation in Palestine. The Land Beneath the Light All too often we … Continue reading British Palestinian author releases a new novel, ‘A Palestinian reimagining of Jane Eyre.’
Open University’s Reading for Pleasure, Author Spotlight.
It was such an honour to be included in the Open University’s Reading for Pleasure, Author Spotlight. “Reading for Pleasure is the entitlement of every child, yet how can we foster readers’ desire and engagement?Our research, a two phase Open University and UK Literacy Association … Continue reading Open University’s Reading for Pleasure, Author Spotlight.
The Land Beneath the Light
A Palestinian reimagining of Jane EyreAll too often we are subjected to news of turmoil and conflict in Palestine. By exploring the lived realities of those living under occupation, The Land Beneath the Light presents an alternative. Drawn loosely from the author’s own childhood experiences of Palestine, … Continue reading The Land Beneath the Light
The Girl Who Stitched the Stars
Non-uniform day arrives at Noor’s school. Noor hasn’t ever been to school without her uniform before, and the clothes she loves to wear are different. What will she wear? What will the other children say? When she realises what her clothes mean to her, she … Continue reading The Girl Who Stitched the Stars
Meet Shereen Malherbe, author of The Land Beneath the Light.
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sarah Mohr, a writer at Muslimgirl.com. I caught up with Sarah one evening to share with her the reason for writing my latest works, my upcoming novel, The Land Beneath the Light & my latest children's … Continue reading Meet Shereen Malherbe, author of The Land Beneath the Light.
Author Shereen Malherbe on The Today Show
"Shereen Malherbe will be read more and more as the wind carries her original, powerful, enchanting stories, where rarely is a novel just a novel..." Yousef Khanfar. Watch the show to find out more about The Land Beneath the Light which is due to be … Continue reading Author Shereen Malherbe on The Today Show
Shereen Malherbe appearing on Islam Channel’s new lifestyle show
Shereen Malherbe will be appearing live in Islam Channel's new lifestyle show, The Today Show on October 15 2021 from 7pm to discuss the upcoming release of her latest Palestinian novel, The Land Beneath the Light. Book Summary: From her rural farmhouse at the bottom … Continue reading Shereen Malherbe appearing on Islam Channel’s new lifestyle show
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