Inara: Light of Utopia

by Yaffa As, Lama, Ab Bedran

Inara: Light of Utopia is a groundbreaking anthology that unites the voices of queer and trans Palestinians from around the world, each contributing to a vibrant mosaic set in a liberated Falasteen. This collection melds poetry, short stories, essays, visual art, and photography into a singular vision of freedom, love, and belonging. Within its pages lies a reimagined world, where the streets of historic cities resonate with the joyous laughter of those long silenced. "Inara" is not just a book; it's a beacon of hope, a celebration of identity, and a defiant cry for freedom. It invites readers into a utopia crafted from dreams of liberation, showcasing the resilience and beauty of the Palestinian queer and trans community. Join us in exploring a Falasteen reborn, where every voice sings of a future unbound.

Genres: LGBT, Queer, Poetry

282 pages, Paperback

Published April 10, 2024

Reviews

[A.E. Marling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Envisioning sustainable and caring futures is an antidote for despair.

[Dee L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in a FREE FALASTIN!

wipe my tears and call me Susan, we’re all done here let’s wrap it up! the authors of this text are incredibly courageous, the ability to write out dreams so succinctly is incredible

[Boo Kity · Rating 5 out of 5]

Increíble uso de la palabra escrita. Cada historia me conmovió profundamente. A veces me brotaban lágrimas, otras veces risas. Sueño con este libro!

[Avé · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ces écrits sont soigneusement ordonnés, construits pour placer votre cœur entre les mains de l'avenir. Maintenant, allez le chercher.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read this partially because eman abdelhadi was involved and i had appreciated Everything for Everyone so much in the way that it offered a utopian vision of the future from a moment where i could not create that vision myself. this felt like a really useful version of that for palestine, by palestinians. i am grateful for having been let into it.

[Elena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful. In the midst of this horror it was a balm and a necessary reminder that we need to dream of what a brighter future will look like. This book felt like a prayer, ushering that reality in. May it be so, in our lifetime.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

One day, Palestine will be free and these stories will be true. I hope it's in our lifetime.

Nothing like finishing book with 2 mins to spare before it gets released back to the library.