World-Renowned Women Writers of the Arab World Visit Seattle in May for Series of Public Events; Hedgebrook and the Arab American Community Coalition Partner to Host Arab Writers and Engage Audience in Dialogue on Issues of Global Importance.LANGLEY, Wash. -- Hedgebrook, a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. inspiring women to author change, in partnership with the Arab American Arab Americans are Americans of Arab ancestry and constitute an ethnicity made up of several waves of immigrants from twenty-two Arab countries, stretching from Morocco in the west to Oman in the south east to Iraq in the north. Community Coalition, is pleased to present Women Writers of the Arab World “Arab States” redirects here. For the political alliance, see Arab League. The Arab World (Arabic: العالم العربي; Transliteration: al-`alam al-`arabi) stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the . This first-of-its-kind month-long series of public events features some of the most exciting Arab women writing today. Award-winning Arab writers include Raja Alem (Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia (sä  `dē ərā`bēə, sou`–, sô–), officially Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, kingdom (2005 est. pop. ), Fadia Faqir (Jordan/U.K.), Suheir
Hammad Suheir Hammad was born in Amman, Jordan to parents that were Palestinian refugees on October 25 1973. Hammad’s family immigrated to Brooklyn in New York City when she was five years old. She grew up there, her parents later moving to Staten Island. (Palestine/U.S.), Choman Hardi Choman Hardi (1974- ), is a contemporary Kurdish poet, translator and painter. She was born in Sulaimaniya in Iraqi Kurdistan. In 1975 her family fled to Iran after the Algiers Accord but returned to Iraq after a general amnesty in 1979. (Iraqi Kurdistan/UK), Alia Mamdouh Alia Mamdouh also spelt Aliyah Mamduh (born 1944 in Baghdad, Iraq) to an Iraqi father and Syrian mother who both came from Tikrit and Alia grew up in the capital Baghdad. She is an Iraqi novelist, author and journalist living in exile in Paris, France. (Iraq/France), and Ibtihal Salem (Egypt).
Women Writers of the Arab World provides access to the insights of writers who might not be heard here otherwise, as well as a context for intercultural education, dialogue, and enhanced understanding. These prominent visiting authors are spending four weeks writing at Hedgebrook's retreat on Whidbey Island Whid·bey Island An island of northwest Washington in Puget Sound northwest of Everett and east of Admiralty Inlet. , while offering the Seattle-area community a rare opportunity to hear their voices and engage in discussions at readings, lectures, receptions, panel discussions and book signings. Upcoming public events include:
Special Event: Art & Identity, an evening with Seattle Arts & Lectures
Fadia Faqir, Suheir Hammad, and Alia Mamdouh
Tuesday, May 10 @ 7:30 p.m. -- Benaroya Hall
Tickets: 206-621-2230 or www.lectures.org
Dinner hosted with the World Affairs Council
Raja Alem, Suheir Hammad, Choman Hardi, Alia Mamdouh, Somaya
Ramadan, Ibtihal Salem
Tuesday, May 17 @ 7:00 p.m. -- Women's University Club of Seattle
Tickets: 206-441-5910
Book Signing
Raja Alem, Alia Mamdouh, Ibtihal Salem
Friday, May 20 @ 7:30 p.m. -- Elliott Bay Book Company
No tickets required
Panel discussion and reception at the University of Washington
Raja Alem, Choman Hardi, Ibtihal Salem
Saturday, May 21 @ 7:00 p.m. -- Kane Hall, Room 110
No tickets required
Reading at the Seattle Public Library
Raja Alem, Choman Hardia, Alia Mamdouh, Ibtihal Salem
Monday, May 23 @ 7:00 p.m. -- Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium
No tickets required
"It is exciting to help bring together the voices of such pre-eminent Arab women writers to Seattle," said Dr. Amal Winter, Women Writers of the Arab World Steering Committee Member and Arab American community leader. "By partnering with Hedgebrook our aim is to connect with a greater audience of public to foster dialogue between our respective cultures." In addition to these public events, Women Writers of the Arab World will include a series of other special engagements for these prominent women to speak in our community. Classroom visits for visiting authors will take place at select Seattle public middle and high schools as part of Seattle Arts & Lectures' Writers in the School program. Evening lectures and select classroom visits will take place at Evergreen State College and Western Washington University Western Washington UniversityWWU or Western) is one of six state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Bellingham and offers bachelor's and master's degrees. . Additionally, the World Affairs Council World Affairs Council may refer to:
"Women Writers of the Arab World is one of the most ambitious projects to date for Hedgebrook and we have put together what is I hope an inspiring series of events to facilitate long-term growth and mutual understanding," said Dr. Justine Barda, Director of Special Initiatives for Hedgebrook. "We couldn't have done it without such strong support and participation from the Arab American Community Coalition." For more information about Women Writers of the Arab World, please visit www.hedgebrook.org or contact Hedgebrook directly via email info@hedgebrook.org or by phone at 360-321-4786. Hedgebrook would like to thank the following individuals, associations, and organizations. Sponsors: Caravan-Serai, Eleventh Hour Productions, The Elliot Bay Book Company, Girlie girl·ie also girl·y adj. Informal Featuring minimally clothed or naked women typically in pornographic contexts: girlie magazines. Press, KSI KSI Killed or Seriously Injured (UK road safety statisitcs) KSI Knattspyrnusamband Íslands (football association of Iceland) KSI Kips Per Square Inch (engineering) Architecture & Planning, Sakkal Design, Seattle Arts & Lectures, The Seattle Public Library The Seattle Public Library is the public library system serving Seattle, Washington, USA. It was officially established by the city in 1890, though there had been a library association active in Seattle since 1868. & Foundation, University of Washington, Western Washington University, and World Affairs Council. Community Partners: American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Arab American Institute Founded in 1985, the Arab American Institute is a non-profit, membership organization and advocacy group based in Washington D.C. that focuses on the issues and interests of Arab-Americans nationwide. James Zogby, brother of pollster John Zogby, is founder and president of the AAI. , Arab Artists Resources and Training, Arab Center of Washington, Arab Chamber of Commerce, Arab Film Distribution, Hayaat, Iraqi Community Center, Jazbah, Muslim Student Association, Nile Association of Seattle, Organization of Arab Students, Salaam sa·laam n. 1. A ceremonious act of deference or obeisance, especially a low bow performed while placing the right palm on the forehead. 2. A respectful ceremonial greeting performed especially in Islamic countries. tr. Museum, and Voices of Palestine. Arab American Community Coalition and Steering Committee Members: Sheryl Feldman, Ibrahim al-Husseini, Aso Jaff, Valerie Curtis Newton, Therese Saliba, Ph.D., Rick Simonson, Amal Sedky Winter, Ph.D., and Rita Zawaideh. About Hedgebrook Founded in 1988, Hedgebrook is a progressive non-profit organization inspiring an international community of women to author change through the written voice. Hosting nearly 1,000 women writers-in-residence to date at its retreat on Whidbey Island, Washington, Hedgebrook provides women writers from around the world with the space, time, tools and network needed to create significant work across a variety of media. Hedgebrook also offers programming beyond its retreat, which includes lectures, readings, awards and other public events that foster critical thinking, civic engagement and dialogue on issues of global relevance. In 2004, Hedgebrook was honored by the Evergreen State Award, and was a recipient in 1998 of the Washington State Governor's Arts Award. Hedgebrook is a member of the Alliance of Artist Communities. As a 501 (c) (3) organization, Hedgebrook is supported by generous individuals, businesses, and foundations. |
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