The anthology reflects the contemporary concerns of Palestinian writers — from life under occupation to questions of identity — and also draws on recent history. Politics and its impact on individual lives is not the only theme of this fiction, which ranges from the surreal to reportage in style. There are also love stories, poignant reflections on family life and on exile.

Contributors include: Liana Badr, one of the most distinguished Palestinian authors writing today; Adania Shibli, one of the newer and younger voices; Laila Al Atrash, author of many novels and short stories and Naomi Shihab Nye, an acclaimed Palestinian-American writer are among the authors featured in the collection.

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