Join Stenen Press at the second iteration of the Global Reading for Freedom of Expression and Solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon. Hosted by more than thirty individuals and small presses worldwide including Pamenar Press, Kyklàda Press, Tamaas, Stenen Press, Small Press Traffic, and Publishers for Palestine
AT THE START OF #READPALESTINEWEEK
On November 29–30, 2024, a coalition of independent presses, poets, writers, and translators will hold a 24-hour Global Reading for Freedom of Expression & Solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon. This annual event has become a powerful and moving show of unity – poetry knows no borders and can speak powerfully for the right to free expression. Poetry bears witness!
Readers and attendees will convene online, beginning with Palestinian poets in Palestine and following the sun. As one part of the world rests, another will continue. Participants will share poems in their preferred language, affirming the collective power of words and calling for an immediate ceasefire. We remain committed to freedom of expression and stand with those facing violence and oppression.
We invite supporters and allies to join us beginning at 17:00 Palestinian time (EET) to renew the call for global solidarity through poetry, language, and collective resistance.