Nourhan R. Abushahin

A Palestinian writer from Gaza. Her works explore inner emotions that exist beyond clear definition, giving voice to what is often felt but rarely named.

Nourhan is the author of I Failed to Water It, illustrated by Elena Wa.


I Failed to Water It

May 19
I Failed to Water It

How is war born? By the bullet of a rifle—or by a mind surrendering to the failures of humanity? Delicate poems and illustrations render the fragility of personhood in a life born of a war. This collection of …

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Links to other writings:

https://academicsolidaritywithpalestine.org/student-voices-from-gaza/21