Why did the cat leave her town? Did she find another place to call home? Who did she meet along this difficult journey? The story is written by Jaiker Khorsheed, illustrated by Bara’a Alawoor and published by Asala Publishers. Did you enjoy this book? We would love your feedback. Please write a review by visiting alnqsh.com To purchase this book and many o ... Show More
Feb 2022
Dick Whittington and His Cat - رمزي وقطته
In this episode, I narrate “Ramzi and His Cat,” an Arabic reimagining of a timeless folktale about perseverance and unexpected friendship. When Ramzi leaves home to seek a better future, it is his unlikely companion — a quick-witted cat — who helps him outsmart obstacles and ope ... Show More
22m 40s
Sep 2020
The Cat Is Out of The Bag
This episode looks at the Fall 2020 issue of ArabLit Quarterly, which focuses on cats: in contemporary Arabic stories, in erotic poetry, in medieval scholarship, in Egyptian art, in Palestinian politics, and more.We read from:Ghada Samman's “Beheading the Cat,” translated by Iss ... Show More
55 m
