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.
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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
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
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
Shereen Malherbe to Layalina magazine: Literature is my means of conveying the heritage of Palestine.
On the sidelines of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Layalina magazine conducted a special interview with the Palestinian-British writer Shereen Malherbe, who is considered one of the most prominent literary voices that addresses issues of Palestinian identity and existence through her writings. Her works … Continue reading Shereen Malherbe to Layalina magazine: Literature is my means of conveying the heritage of Palestine.
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2025
Emirates Festival of Literature is on! If you're in Dubai, head to Festival City this weekend. I am here doing a few events including a conversation about my latest novel, Yassini Girls Hopefully see you there!
TRT World : The Women Who Rebuild Palestine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAK7hK03WqM Meet Shereen Malherbe — a beacon of hope and resilience who’s weaving the spirit of Palestine into every word she writes. A British-Palestinian author, Shereen has penned four award-winning novels and a beloved children’s book series, now reaching readers worldwide in multiple languages. With … Continue reading TRT World : The Women Who Rebuild Palestine
World Literature Today: The Language of Survival and Resistance: A Review of Shereen Malherbe’s Yassini Girls.
Dear all, I would like to share with you the newly published book review from World Literature Today. Thank you to all involved in taking the time to read and review my novel. It is an essential part of the Palestinian struggle to understand Palestine … Continue reading World Literature Today: The Language of Survival and Resistance: A Review of Shereen Malherbe’s Yassini Girls.
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