The Land Beneath the Light By exploring the lived realities of those living under occupation, The Land Beneath the Light presents an alternative. Drawn from the author’s own family experiences of Palestine, Shereen Malherbe showcases the beauty of this war-torn land and its people in … Continue reading In Palestine there are many green birds
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Muslim Lit Festival- Masjid-Al Aqsa- Why it matters and Palestine Must Reads
-- View this email in your browser(Reblogged from Muslim Lit Festival)WHAT’S ON AT THE MUSLIM LITFEST Al-Aqsa event PLUS Palestine Must-ReadsThe recent conflict in Palestine has put a spotlight on the city of Jerusalem and Masjid Al-Aqsa, a holy site in all the Abrahamic faiths. … Continue reading Muslim Lit Festival- Masjid-Al Aqsa- Why it matters and Palestine Must Reads
Children of Palestine
“We are hidden here far above the sea, but the angels move the wind across the world, they rescue those who call to Allah on their desert journeys when they are about to be overcome by a murderous sword. These are stories that we tell … Continue reading Children of Palestine
Revisiting World Literature Today’s, Palestine Voices
More than ever it is important to be able to access and hear Palestinian voices. As much of the Western media continues to dehumanise Palestinian's being massacred in Gaza and West Bank, I wanted to revisit World Literature Today's Palestine issue featuring a plethora of … Continue reading Revisiting World Literature Today’s, Palestine Voices
Do you see the real Palestine?
How else will the world see an intimate portrayal of Palestinian lives? So much of the propaganda machine represents a Palestine that no one will ever truly see. In order to truly understand Palestinian's and their lives, you need to read about their history and … Continue reading Do you see the real Palestine?
Palestine-Writing as a form of resistance and truth.
The Land Beneath the Light. "We are hidden here far above the sea, but the angels move the wind across the world, they rescue those who call to Allah on their desert journeys when they are about to be overcome by a murderous sword. These … Continue reading Palestine-Writing as a form of resistance and truth.
Palestine: The realities of life under Occupation
To understand the current situation in Palestine, one needs to understand life under Occupation and it's history. As many others do right now, I feel powerless to help the Palestinians who are being bombarded by the Isra*lis. Tired of the same narratives being pushed by … Continue reading Palestine: The realities of life under Occupation
World Literature Today. A Conversation with Palestine Prize Laureate Ibrahim Nasrallah
I had an incredible opportunity to interview renowned Palestinian writer, Ibrahim Nasrallah on behalf of World Literature Today. After publishing it's landmark issue Palestine Voices 2021, Lena Jayyusi said, “Thank you for your vision and courage in producing the ‘Palestine Voices’ issue of WLT. Despite … Continue reading World Literature Today. A Conversation with Palestine Prize Laureate Ibrahim Nasrallah
My family story explored & aired in BBC 2’s The Holy Land and Us: Our Untold Stories
Courtesy of BBC I recently contributed to the BBC's documentary on the creation of the state of Israel. The programme follows families whose lives where changed from the events of 1948. For those of you who are familiar with my writing, you will already know … Continue reading My family story explored & aired in BBC 2’s The Holy Land and Us: Our Untold Stories
Bradford Literary Festival 2022
Inspired by the Brontes I recently had the pleasure of attending Bradford Literature Festival 2022 to discuss my Bronte inspired novel, The Land Beneath the Light. A Palestinian reimagining of Jane Eyre that has now been nominated for the Palestine Book Awards 2022. The panel … Continue reading Bradford Literary Festival 2022
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