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Join us at Ibraaz for the London launch of Palestine is everywhere!
Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 6:30pm — 8pm
With Laleh Khalili, Mira Mattar, Edwin Nasr, Rahul Rao and Skye Arundhati Thomas.
ibraaz.org/whats-on/pal...
Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 6:30pm — 8pm
With Laleh Khalili, Mira Mattar, Edwin Nasr, Rahul Rao and Skye Arundhati Thomas.
ibraaz.org/whats-on/pal...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Join us at Ibraaz for the London launch of Palestine is everywhere!
Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 6:30pm — 8pm
With Laleh Khalili, Mira Mattar, Edwin Nasr, Rahul Rao and Skye Arundhati Thomas.
ibraaz.org/whats-on/pal...
Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 6:30pm — 8pm
With Laleh Khalili, Mira Mattar, Edwin Nasr, Rahul Rao and Skye Arundhati Thomas.
ibraaz.org/whats-on/pal...
Fahed Shehab writes "To be Thin in a Time of War - No Need to Worry," offering a profound and harrowing exploration of the catastrophic situation in Gaza amidst the genocide. Read the entire piece for a powerful commentary on the intersection of physical suffering and emotional despair in Gaza.
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Fahed Shehab writes "To be Thin in a Time of War - No Need to Worry," offering a profound and harrowing exploration of the catastrophic situation in Gaza amidst the genocide. Read the entire piece for a powerful commentary on the intersection of physical suffering and emotional despair in Gaza.
"Farther Now Than Ever Before" is a poignant poem by Palestinian poet Maryam Al-Khateeb from Gaza, translated by Wiam El-Tamami (availavle on our website). This emphatic work delves into themes of displacement, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of evacuation amidst genocide.
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Farther Now Than Ever Before" is a poignant poem by Palestinian poet Maryam Al-Khateeb from Gaza, translated by Wiam El-Tamami (availavle on our website). This emphatic work delves into themes of displacement, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of evacuation amidst genocide.
In the weeks following the ceasefire of January 2025, which lasted 42 days, Mohammed Mhawish spoke with people in Gaza to record their stories in the moments, hours, and days after it was announced.
From Mohammed Mhawish’s “After the Ceasefire” in 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. palfest/bookshelf
From Mohammed Mhawish’s “After the Ceasefire” in 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. palfest/bookshelf
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In the weeks following the ceasefire of January 2025, which lasted 42 days, Mohammed Mhawish spoke with people in Gaza to record their stories in the moments, hours, and days after it was announced.
From Mohammed Mhawish’s “After the Ceasefire” in 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. palfest/bookshelf
From Mohammed Mhawish’s “After the Ceasefire” in 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. palfest/bookshelf
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Haidar al-Ghazali is an extraordinary young talent and one of the new generation of poets forged in the horrors of Israel’s genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
Poets in Gaza #2 | Haidar al-Gahazali: "I will call you my sorrow"
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October 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Haidar al-Ghazali is an extraordinary young talent and one of the new generation of poets forged in the horrors of Israel’s genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
London, join us on November 1st for a unique conversation between novelists Isabella Hammad and Mirza Waheed on Palestine & Kashmir.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
London, join us on November 1st for a unique conversation between novelists Isabella Hammad and Mirza Waheed on Palestine & Kashmir.
www.palfest.org/full-schedul...
www.palfest.org/full-schedul...
This month, for Bookshelf subscribers outside of the US, we’re glad to include as an additional extra Mahmoud Al-Shaer’s 𝘈 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘺𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦, which collects the entries from his fundraising campaign www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-ma...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This month, for Bookshelf subscribers outside of the US, we’re glad to include as an additional extra Mahmoud Al-Shaer’s 𝘈 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘺𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦, which collects the entries from his fundraising campaign www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-ma...
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We are thrilled to announce that it has been selected by the @palfest.bsky.social Bookshelf as one of their October titles.
Subscribe and receive Palestine is everywhere as your first shipment, plus a postcard of Adam Rouhana’s photograph “Blood Memories” (from the book): www.palfest.org/bookshelf
Subscribe and receive Palestine is everywhere as your first shipment, plus a postcard of Adam Rouhana’s photograph “Blood Memories” (from the book): www.palfest.org/bookshelf
October 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We are thrilled to announce that it has been selected by the @palfest.bsky.social Bookshelf as one of their October titles.
Subscribe and receive Palestine is everywhere as your first shipment, plus a postcard of Adam Rouhana’s photograph “Blood Memories” (from the book): www.palfest.org/bookshelf
Subscribe and receive Palestine is everywhere as your first shipment, plus a postcard of Adam Rouhana’s photograph “Blood Memories” (from the book): www.palfest.org/bookshelf
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I've just been listening to the first (?) PalFest podcast featuring Wiam El-Tamami in conversation with Batool Abu Akleen, talking about her new book of poetry, '48Kgs'.. I found it heartbreaking yet inspiring. Do give it a listen on your podcast platform. @palfest.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I've just been listening to the first (?) PalFest podcast featuring Wiam El-Tamami in conversation with Batool Abu Akleen, talking about her new book of poetry, '48Kgs'.. I found it heartbreaking yet inspiring. Do give it a listen on your podcast platform. @palfest.bsky.social
Haidar al-Ghazali is an extraordinary young talent and one of the new generation of poets forged in the horrors of Israel’s genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
Poets in Gaza #2 | Haidar al-Gahazali: "I will call you my sorrow"
YouTube video by The Palestine Festival of Literature
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Haidar al-Ghazali is an extraordinary young talent and one of the new generation of poets forged in the horrors of Israel’s genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
Two New Videos from Batool Abu Akleen now on our Youtube channel.
At the age of 15, Batool won the Barjeel poetry prize. Her widely lauded debut poetry collection, 48kg, published by Tenement Press, was recently listed in the Guardian's Best Recent Poetry roundup.
Watch here: m.youtube.com/palfest
At the age of 15, Batool won the Barjeel poetry prize. Her widely lauded debut poetry collection, 48kg, published by Tenement Press, was recently listed in the Guardian's Best Recent Poetry roundup.
Watch here: m.youtube.com/palfest
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September 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Two New Videos from Batool Abu Akleen now on our Youtube channel.
At the age of 15, Batool won the Barjeel poetry prize. Her widely lauded debut poetry collection, 48kg, published by Tenement Press, was recently listed in the Guardian's Best Recent Poetry roundup.
Watch here: m.youtube.com/palfest
At the age of 15, Batool won the Barjeel poetry prize. Her widely lauded debut poetry collection, 48kg, published by Tenement Press, was recently listed in the Guardian's Best Recent Poetry roundup.
Watch here: m.youtube.com/palfest
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To celebrate the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah from prison, the ebook edition of YOU HAVE NOT YET BEEN DEFEATED, tr. an anonymous collective, is available to download for free for the next week via all ebook platforms, including Kindle and Apple Books, until 30 September.
September 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
To celebrate the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah from prison, the ebook edition of YOU HAVE NOT YET BEEN DEFEATED, tr. an anonymous collective, is available to download for free for the next week via all ebook platforms, including Kindle and Apple Books, until 30 September.
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The first in a new series of videos following young writers in Gaza.
Here, Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her searingly powerful debut collection.
Please watch and share widely.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHunLNYShWI&feature=youtu.be
Here, Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her searingly powerful debut collection.
Please watch and share widely.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHunLNYShWI&feature=youtu.be
Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, 'Judgement Day'
YouTube video by The Palestine Festival of Literature
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September 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The first in a new series of videos following young writers in Gaza.
Here, Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her searingly powerful debut collection.
Please watch and share widely.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHunLNYShWI&feature=youtu.be
Here, Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her searingly powerful debut collection.
Please watch and share widely.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHunLNYShWI&feature=youtu.be
The first in a new series of videos following young writers in Gaza.
Here, Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her searingly powerful debut collection.
Please watch and share widely.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHunLNYShWI&feature=youtu.be
Here, Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her searingly powerful debut collection.
Please watch and share widely.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHunLNYShWI&feature=youtu.be
Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, 'Judgement Day'
YouTube video by The Palestine Festival of Literature
youtube.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The first in a new series of videos following young writers in Gaza.
Here, Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her searingly powerful debut collection.
Please watch and share widely.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHunLNYShWI&feature=youtu.be
Here, Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her searingly powerful debut collection.
Please watch and share widely.
youtube.com/watch?v=mHunLNYShWI&feature=youtu.be
Watch on Instagram: Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her groundbreaking debut collection, 48kg.
Filmed just a few days ago by Ahmed Al Danaf and edited by Adam Yihia.
Gaza is once again under intense bombardment and nobody is safe.
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Filmed just a few days ago by Ahmed Al Danaf and edited by Adam Yihia.
Gaza is once again under intense bombardment and nobody is safe.
www.instagram.com/reel/DO5pJky...
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September 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Watch on Instagram: Batool Abu Akleen reads her poem, Judgement Day, from her groundbreaking debut collection, 48kg.
Filmed just a few days ago by Ahmed Al Danaf and edited by Adam Yihia.
Gaza is once again under intense bombardment and nobody is safe.
www.instagram.com/reel/DO5pJky...
Filmed just a few days ago by Ahmed Al Danaf and edited by Adam Yihia.
Gaza is once again under intense bombardment and nobody is safe.
www.instagram.com/reel/DO5pJky...
By popular demand: gift subscriptions to the PalFest Bookshelf are now available! Want to send your loved one a subscription? All you need is their email address and country of residence – we ship worldwide. Check the PalFest Bookshelf on our website for more information (www.palfest.org)
September 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
By popular demand: gift subscriptions to the PalFest Bookshelf are now available! Want to send your loved one a subscription? All you need is their email address and country of residence – we ship worldwide. Check the PalFest Bookshelf on our website for more information (www.palfest.org)
BREAKING: hundreds of artists and labels announce their refusal to let their music be streamed from Israel.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
BREAKING: hundreds of artists and labels announce their refusal to let their music be streamed from Israel.
Sign up here: www.nomusicforgenocide.net
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New York - a major collection of writers are coming together this Saturday September 21 for VOICES FOR GAZA at the Town Hall.
Viet Thanh Nguyen, Mosab Abu Toha, Hala Alyan, Hannah Lillith Assadi and Seema Jilani will all be in conversation with John Freeman, featuring Aasif Mandvi.
Viet Thanh Nguyen, Mosab Abu Toha, Hala Alyan, Hannah Lillith Assadi and Seema Jilani will all be in conversation with John Freeman, featuring Aasif Mandvi.
September 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
New York - a major collection of writers are coming together this Saturday September 21 for VOICES FOR GAZA at the Town Hall.
Viet Thanh Nguyen, Mosab Abu Toha, Hala Alyan, Hannah Lillith Assadi and Seema Jilani will all be in conversation with John Freeman, featuring Aasif Mandvi.
Viet Thanh Nguyen, Mosab Abu Toha, Hala Alyan, Hannah Lillith Assadi and Seema Jilani will all be in conversation with John Freeman, featuring Aasif Mandvi.
Join an evening of solidarity and song hosted by the Blend choir and Wildworks, From West Cornwall to the West Bank.
All money raised through ticket and drinks sales and additional donations will be donated to Project Hope, Nablus.
www.tickettailor.com/events/wildw...
All money raised through ticket and drinks sales and additional donations will be donated to Project Hope, Nablus.
www.tickettailor.com/events/wildw...
Sold out – From West Cornwall to the West Bank – St Just Town Hall
From West Cornwall to the West Bank – St Just Town Hall, Sat 27 Sep 2025 - Join us in an evening of solidarity and song hosted by the Blend choir and Wildworks, From West Cornwall to the West Bank.
W...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Join an evening of solidarity and song hosted by the Blend choir and Wildworks, From West Cornwall to the West Bank.
All money raised through ticket and drinks sales and additional donations will be donated to Project Hope, Nablus.
www.tickettailor.com/events/wildw...
All money raised through ticket and drinks sales and additional donations will be donated to Project Hope, Nablus.
www.tickettailor.com/events/wildw...
Book of the Week: After Savagery
Written during a genocide, After Savagery reveals the ethical bankruptcy of “Western philosophy” and how it undergirds the erasure of the colonized.
After Savagery publishes later this month. You can preorder the book in our Bookshop (US / UK). Links are below.
Written during a genocide, After Savagery reveals the ethical bankruptcy of “Western philosophy” and how it undergirds the erasure of the colonized.
After Savagery publishes later this month. You can preorder the book in our Bookshop (US / UK). Links are below.
September 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Book of the Week: After Savagery
Written during a genocide, After Savagery reveals the ethical bankruptcy of “Western philosophy” and how it undergirds the erasure of the colonized.
After Savagery publishes later this month. You can preorder the book in our Bookshop (US / UK). Links are below.
Written during a genocide, After Savagery reveals the ethical bankruptcy of “Western philosophy” and how it undergirds the erasure of the colonized.
After Savagery publishes later this month. You can preorder the book in our Bookshop (US / UK). Links are below.
Watch now: Eileen Myles reads 38kg, by Batool Abu Akleen.
You can get the book from the PalFest Bookshelf, subscribe here: www.palfest.org/bookshelf
You can get the book from the PalFest Bookshelf, subscribe here: www.palfest.org/bookshelf
September 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Watch now: Eileen Myles reads 38kg, by Batool Abu Akleen.
You can get the book from the PalFest Bookshelf, subscribe here: www.palfest.org/bookshelf
You can get the book from the PalFest Bookshelf, subscribe here: www.palfest.org/bookshelf
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Displaced in Gaza upholds the long-standing Palestinian tradition of storytelling, documenting both the horror of the genocide and the resilience of the Palestinian people.
www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2620-d...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Displaced in Gaza upholds the long-standing Palestinian tradition of storytelling, documenting both the horror of the genocide and the resilience of the Palestinian people.
www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2620-d...
www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2620-d...
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@palfest.bsky.social has amazing recommendations on Palestinian writing.
August 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
@palfest.bsky.social has amazing recommendations on Palestinian writing.
Max Porter called 48kg "one of the most viscerally affecting collections of poems I have ever read ... No human should have to write their poetry from inside death's dominion, but Batool Abu Akleen has done it and the result is truly astonishing."
48kg is available on the PalFest Bookshelf.
48kg is available on the PalFest Bookshelf.
August 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Max Porter called 48kg "one of the most viscerally affecting collections of poems I have ever read ... No human should have to write their poetry from inside death's dominion, but Batool Abu Akleen has done it and the result is truly astonishing."
48kg is available on the PalFest Bookshelf.
48kg is available on the PalFest Bookshelf.
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