Some people just don’t know how to sit and listen. They gotta always center themselves.

Just filled it out. :)

Ohyah. I had that. It goes away tho.

Er. @vonavoices.bsky.social

Whether individually or through organizations like @vonavoices, we are trying. It’s not easy. But there are so many voices out there that aren’t making it through the literary gates. And I hope one day omitting marginalized voices such as Palestinians will be impossible.

I wasn’t clear. I meant there are so many more out there that aren’t yet published. There ARE great Palestinian writers but more should be published.

I and so many others are trying to change the landscape of literature by mentoring as many BIPOC writers, including those of Palestinian descent.

And while you think I am ignorant (your opinion), I will take it as part of the greater pain you are feeling such that you are lashing out at someone you don’t know.

I know there are good (and amazing) Palestinian authors published globally. I am saying there is gatekeeping in the U.S., and MORE should be published.

Would go back to earlier rounds of gatekeeping: I wonder how many Palestinian authors have books pubbed in the U.S.