With readings and illustrated presentations, this book launch celebrates the UK publication of Sumūd: A New Palestinian Reader anthology, which celebrates the power of culture in Palestinian resistance, with selections of memoir, short stories, essays, book reviews, personal narrative, and art. The Arabic word sumūd is often loosely translated as “steadfastness” or “standing fast.” It is, above all, a Palestinian cultural value of everyday perseverance in the face of Israeli occupation. Sumūd is both a personal and collective commitment. The anthology also includes poetry by the next generation of poets who have inherited the mantle of the late Mahmoud Darwish (1941–2008). Sumūd features twenty-five black-and-white illustrations by Palestinian artists. Sumūd: a New Palestinian Reader is published by 7 Stories Press. Books will be available on sale at the event.

The book launch is hosted by P21 Gallery with support from Arts Canteen.

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Book Reading: “Sumūd: A New Palestinian Reader” at P21 Gallery London