By request and with excitement, a #booklook inspired by the cover of Halal Sex by Sheima Benembarek — شيماء ا بنمبارك 💜🧡

This book looks so good and cool! And the cover is beautiful 💛

#makeup #literature #writing #nonfiction #eyeshadow #writing

Join us! Who doesn’t wanna talk about sex? 😉

For contributing writer Sheima Benembarek — شيماء ا بنمبارك, standing up for Palestinians in any way—even if it’s only on social media—is meaningful, precisely because of institutional attempts at silencing solidarity statements.

thewalrus.ca/being-pro-pale…

I've always had a lot of love for this readership!

BAD CREE (Jessica Johns ), AND THEN SHE FELL (@WordsandGuitar ), and NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT (@shanehawkk ) are among Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 's remarkable list of 'Must-read books by Indigenous authors!' Full list: bit.ly/49Wt7MH

King’s in Conversation, a webinar series organized by alumni for alumni & friends near & far presents “Canadian news media respond to the Online News Act” ft Emma Gilchrist Jennifer Hollett Tai Huynh Matthew DiMera Karen Pugliese U of King's College King's Journalism Nov 15

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It takes a village to raise a book 😉. Thank you, CookeMcDermid!!

You're in Toronto? Like burlesque? Wanna hear me read from Halal Sex? Hang out with us at the Old's Cool General Store (250 Westlake Ave.) TOMORROW EVENING! 💃🏽 #BooksWorthReading

Come join me 💃🏽

Exciting! ✊🏽

Thread (1/3): In celebration of Pride Month, we are highlighting 11 works that feature 2SLGBTQI+ authors and stories from a wide range of genres; from memoir, essay, horror, drama, romance, and more!

What happens when Muslims from traditional families set out to pursue open and active sex lives in the West?

In this excerpt, Sheima Benembarek — شيماء ا بنمبارك explores this question with Azar, a non-binary trans Sufi. Read:

thewalrus.ca/halal-sex/

Bravoooo to my friend, Hamutal Dotan!!! ❤️🙌🏽

Authors Sita Balani, Sheima Benembarek and Tyler Pennock talk about the impacts of sexuality and race under colonialism. In conversation with host Nedra Rodrigo.

Jun 15 | 6:30 pm | Yorkville Branch
Details: ow.ly/3X1k50OIn22 #PrideMonth #SalonSeries

So proud of Courtney Shea for this win!!

Shukran, Farzana!! ❤️

I had the pleasure of speaking with author and journalist Sheima Benembarek — شيماء ا بنمبارك on my podcast #TheCultureShift . Sheima's new book, Halal Sex, was released this spring, and explores the lives of female and gender-expansive Muslims living in North America.

#FridayReads Openwork and Limestone by Frances Boyle (@FrontenacHouse) bit.ly/41v4H84 and Halal Sex by Sheima Benembarek (@SBenembarek) (Viking / Penguin Books Canada) bit.ly/429NgL3

... with an update on my latest afghan crochet work-in-progress :)

Celebrated The Walrus turning 20 years old last night! A copy of Halal Sex and an hour chat with me was an auction item. Helped raise $250 and wore a beautiful headband. 🥰 #CanadianMagazines

We wish a very happy Eid to all who are celebrating!