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Swaying in the Crosswind
The women’s movement in Palestine is hard to assess, not only because of ambiguous metrics, but because many other struggles so often overshadow it
Helen MackreathMay 8, 2016
- Around the World
In Memory of Mahmoud Darwish (1941-2008)
The Los Angeles Review of Books marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Mahmoud Darwish, one of the great poets of Palestine, with "Canvas on the Wall,” originally published in 1969 when Darwish was 28 years old.
Fady JoudahAug 7, 2013
A Palestinian Valentine from the Future: On Fady Joudah’s “[…]”
Rosalie Moffett reviews “[…]” by Fady Joudah.
Rosalie MoffettMar 6, 2024
- Poetry
Who Shall Remember How? Palestinian Poets Respond
Four Palestinian poets write in a time of catastrophe.
Deema K. Shehabi, Elizabeth Metzger, Jessica Abughattas, Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, Sara Abou RashedDec 4, 2023
My Palestinian Poem that “The New Yorker” Wouldn’t Publish
Fady JoudahJun 7, 2021
Also About Birds: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Colum McCann’s “Apeirogon”
Ben Libman reviews "Apeirogon," the new book from Irish writer Colum McCann.
Ben LibmanFeb 28, 2020
- Around the World
- Fiction
The Social Limits of Israeli and Palestinian Literature
Danielle Drori reviews “Makers of Worlds, Readers of Signs: Israeli and Palestinian Literature of the Global Contemporary.”
Danielle DroriNov 30, 2019
- Around the World
- Literary Criticism
When the Shell of the Body Becomes Irrelevant: A Palestinian Activist in Israel
A profile of a Palestinian activist living in Israel.
Ben EhrenreichNov 24, 2013
Mosab Abu Toha’s “Gaza Notebook (2021–2023)”
A new poem from Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha in Gaza.
Mosab Abu TohaNov 22, 2023
A Century of Writing Back: How Salma Khadra Jayyusi Brought Arabic Literature to the Anglophone World
Dima Ayoub describes the long and multivarious career of Palestinian author and critic Salma Khadra Jayyusi.
Dima AyoubJun 14, 2023
“You Passed Through Here Like a Miracle”: On Maya Abu Al-Hayyat’s “You Can Be the Last Leaf”
Lena Khalaf Tuffaha celebrates the appearance of “You Can Be the Last Leaf,” a collection by Palestinian poet Maya Abu Al-Hayyat, translated by Fady Joudah.
Lena Khalaf TuffahaJun 29, 2022
A Voice Across a Broken Bridge: Talking with Rami Aman
Joanna Chen talks with Palestinian journalist and peace activist Rami Aman about his experiences during the recent escalation of conflict in the region.
Joanna ChenJul 7, 2021
Literature of the Uncomfortable: Joanna Chen in Conversation with Colum McCann
Joanna Chen talks about the interwoven lives of Palestinians and Israelis in the novel "Apeirogon" with its author, Colum McCann.
Joanna ChenAug 11, 2020
In the World to Change It
Prominent female Palestinian-American Muslim advocate Linda Sarsour writes a memoir.
Stephanie AbrahamApr 9, 2020
- Memoir & Essay
- Politics
A Conversation Between Joanna Chen and Dareen Tatour
Joanna Chen interviews Palestinian poet Dareen Tatour about life after imprisonment.
Joanna ChenMay 1, 2019
The Silence That Remains: On Translating the Poems of Ghassan Zaqtan
Fady Joudah reflects on his translations of the Palestinian poet Ghassan Zaqtan.
Fady JoudahAug 15, 2017
- Around the World
- Poetry