W.Malherbe, S.Malherbe, M.Nasrallah, I.Nasrallah together before the ceremony I nominated Ibrahim Nasrallah for the Neustadt Prize. I served on the jury that gave it to him. I still wasn’t ready for what I felt when he took the stage in Oklahoma. It had been a … Continue reading Under the Shade of the Uprooted Tree
Remembrance is a form of resistance.
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.
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
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