In relation to the cancelation of the forthcoming 'Voices of Resilience' event at Home, and the libelous allegation that led to it, Comma has made its statement here: commapress.co.uk/blog/comma-pre…

Always so glad to see a reader appreciating the depth and diversity of Period Matters.

📣 [NEW BOOK] It’s publication day! 📚 “Stories from the Center of the World” edited by TMR’s Editor-in-Chief, Jordan Elgrably, is now available City Lights Books. Featuring work by Sarah AlKahly-Mills 🇱🇧 سارة الكاحلي ميلز, Reza Sixo Safai, Ahmed Naji, Sahar Mustafah, @natashatynes, Omar El Akkad,

Excited for this new anthology with my short story. Out today.

⏰ [REMINDER] Join us TOMORROW, May 16th for our roundtable discussion led by TMR Senior Editor Lina Mounzer (Lina Mounzer) on our latest issue, TMR 41 FORGETTING, with four of this month’s contributing writers: Mai Al-Nakib (Mai Al-Nakib), Saleem Haddad (Saleem Haddad سليم حداد), Asmaa Elgamal

Proofs of #GraffitiGirls have arrived! Publishing 7 November from @hqstories. Four women refuse to be sidelined when they hit their 40s. But is Hamilton ready for the feminist revolution the Graffiti Girls have in store? RT if you are 👊

So lucky to have a friend like Farah Ahamed 🍉. The card she sent me when my first novel was being published and now another to celebrate the proofs of my second. PrimadonnaFest BFFs #WeAreThePrize 😂🙏🧡

An old thread for Mona Eltahawy

📣 [NEW ISSUE] Our June issue, TMR 42 THEATRE, is now live! As the editors write in this month’s editorial, “For this first issue on Arab and Middle Eastern/North African theatre, and the work of playwrights in diaspora — because we assuredly will revisit plays and playwrights

India Elections 2024 event underway Ralph Miliband @ LSE & LSE South Asia Centre with a full house, and more online! Alnoor Bhimani Sanjay Kumar Mukulika Banerjee Jaffrelot Christophe

It has been a long trip with a lot of obstacles, but Our book “Egypt +100” will be out and available in paperback by July 10th. Pre-Order your copy here: commapress.co.uk/books/egypt-100

Thank you Asymptote Journal for publishing my essay.

Farah Ahamed 🍉 Thank you for sharing this moving work with us!

Through my work with The Markaz Review مجلة المركز and our literary editor MaluHalasa we've produced two new books, from City Lights Books & Seven Stories Press Book us for events!

My short story, 'Made for Measure' here. Who was Asia Bibi? Could the Supreme Court verdict on her blasphemy charges have affected anyone else aside from her? How are ordinary citizens 'gate keepers?'

Looking forward to this.

Looking forward to this!

Sally Rooney and Jhumpa Lahiri, two incredible writers who've reminded everyone — especially the publishing world — in the same week that if you use your platform and cultural power for the right reasons, it's possible to call out injustices and demand for the change we deserve.

📝 [TMR 44 • GATEKEEPERS] In this story by @farahahamed, Sarah realizes that gatekeepers come in all shapes and forms — over the radio, at the end of an email, in government and the person right next to us... 🔗 bit.ly/made-to-measur… #themarkazreview #tmr44 #gatekeepers

I'm compiling and uploading a list of Political Arab (SWANA) Films - so far all P*lestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian. Check them out. Many are new to Youtube, all are super important films. youtube.com/playlist?list=…