Zines

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Author: Sondos A. Al-Saqqa

Illustrator: Ken Tanaka

Number of Pages: 32 pages

“These vivid and expressive poems show such a scope of humanity, from despair, to hope, the desire for liberation, and the desire to simply disappear. I felt so many things reading these poems, and I am honored to have been a part of this project….”— Ken Tanaka, illustrator of Aerie Tales

Author: Sondos A. Al Saqqa

Illustrators: Ken Tanaka and Maya Lall

Number of Pages: 23

“With a heart that sees and a soul that contemplates, Sondos has crafted a book that invites readers on an exploratory journey into existence, where texts resonate with both mind and heart. Come, embark on a voyage through The Heart's Gaze. We wish you a fascinating read.” —inner pages, The Heart’s Gaze

Author: Shahd Alnaami

Illustrator: Aude Abou Nasr

Number of Pages: 28

“This half-letter size zine collects Shahd’s writing, both nonfiction and poetry, about her experiences of the most recent years of the ongoing genocide of Palestinians. Her writing immortalizes some of what has been lost, with precision and grace.”—inner pages, The Writings of Shahd Al-Naami.

Author: Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi

Illustrator: Ann-Kathrin Moon

Number of pages: 36

“Every word in this zine carries our hearts, our grief, and our defiance. We are human, just like you, with dreams that stretch beyond borders. Remember us, feel with us, and know that even in the face of genocide, we endure—and our voices will not be silenced. Thank you!”—Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi

Author: Dima Maher Ashour

Illustrator: Alex G

Number of pages: 16

“I am a short story writer trying to find beauty amidst this chaos. I believe that beauty lives longer than ugliness.”—Dima Maher Ashour

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