Shahd Alnaami
A Palestinian writer based in Gaza. She is an English literature and translation student at the Islamic University of Gaza, currently living amid the hardship of the genocide.
The first edition of her zine, The Writings of Shahd Alnaami, has traveled to fourteen countries, including the US and UK, Germany, Mexico, Ireland, Serbia, and Portugal. The second edition is ready for distribution and will be translated into Italian, French, Spanish, and German. Shahd contributes works to Al Jazeera, We Are Not Numbers, and Mondoweiss.
“Through my words, I aim to amplify voices often silenced and to build bridges of understanding across the world.”
Beyond writing, she is passionate about embroidery, poetry, and storytelling—threads of creativity that keep her connected to her roots and community. Here’s a message from Shahd.
Salam Dear,
You may or may not know me, so please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Shahd Alnaami, and I’m a writer, poet, and translator from Gaza. I have also published my own zine with the help of amazing people https://www.shahdalnaami.com/zine.
I’m a survivor of the genocide in Gaza, during which I lost everything. But I’m not writing this email to talk about loss. I’m writing because I’m determined to rebuild through my work and to stay connected with the global creative and translation community.
If you happen to know of any writing or translation projects, online events, workshops, or training programs that I could take part in remotely from Gaza, I would be deeply grateful if you could let me know or connect me with someone who can help.
Now more than ever, it’s time for us to join hands and do something meaningful, something that can change lives. Many here have endured unimaginable experiences, and every bit of connection and opportunity truly matters.
Thank you so much for your time and kindness.
With appreciation,
Shahd
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Email: shahadalnaami@gmail.com
Send proof donation to coastallinespress@gmail.com to receive a digital or print copy of The Writings of Shahd Alnaami. For print copies, include your full name and address in the email.
Links to other writings by Shahd:
https://www.aljazeera.com/author/shahd-alnaami
https://wearenotnumbers.org/contributors/shahd-ahmad-alnaami/
https://electronicintifada.net/people/shahd-alnaami
https://mondoweiss.net/author/shahd-ahmad-alnaami/
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/3/31/my-sister-was-the-joy-of-every-eid-now-she-is-gone