I’m still reeling from the joy that is the combo National Poetry Month and Arab American Heritage Month! What a time to be a Pali poet! And what a high note to end the month on with
@saraabourashed ’s book launch for Theories of Return!!!
It was a gift and honor to read alongside my friend and frequent creative collaborator, as well as the legend that is
@scottwoodsrules . So much heart was in the room!!
If I start naming people to thank I’ll inevitably leave folks out because there was truly so much love going around, but there are some folks I want to shout out specifically. 🩵 Thank you,
@diodeeditions for publishing my talented friend Sara, who is deserving beyond words. I’m thrilled we’re pressmates! Thank you,
@baladnapsc for making every event, official or not, better by your presence. Thank you,
@donteseyes @quotidianwriter @notesfromalisha who took these gorgeous photos (and many more!). Thank you,
@mcconnellarts for being wonderful hosts for the evening. Thank you,
@ruthmilligan for emceeing and being a delight. Thank you,
@scottwoodsrules for speaking truth to power every time. Thank you to Razan, Sara’s mom, for the tatreez shawl that I will cherish and wear many, many more times. And of course, infinite thank you to
@saraabourashed for making the world and Columbus specifically a better place with your presence, voice, and the generosity of your truth. We’re so lucky to have you and I’m lucky to call you friend!!
Everybody: GO GET THEORIES OF RETURN!!! You’ll be glad you did ❤️🖤🤍💚
