“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
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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
The Land Beneath the Light
Cover Reveal for my latest novel, The Land Beneath the Light 'A Palestinian reimagining of Jane Eyre.' Book Summary: From her rural farmhouse at the bottom of the hilltop surrounded by the Occupation, Khadija’s life changes forever when the shadows descend causing destruction in her … Continue reading The Land Beneath the Light
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