{"id":34910,"date":"2024-10-25T09:10:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T07:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themarkaz.org\/oldsite\/?p=34910"},"modified":"2024-10-25T09:12:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T07:12:27","slug":"november-world-picks-from-the-editors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themarkaz.org\/oldsite\/november-world-picks-from-the-editors\/","title":{"rendered":"November World Picks from the Editors"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our editors select TMR World Picks. We welcome your suggestions:\u00a0<\/span>editors@themarkaz.org<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

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41st Literary Translation Conference, Nov 1-3
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Arles, France \u2014<\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Join translators, authors, and literary enthusiasts as they dive deep into the magic of dialogue and the beautiful complexities of otherness through the lens of literary translation. Mark your calendars for November 2nd, when you won’t want to miss the captivating talk, \u201cLeyla et Majn\u00fbn, un dialogue entre Arabe et Persan,\u201d featuring the brilliant minds of Leili Anvar and Pierre Larcher. And on November 3rd, immerse yourself in the profound poetry of Mahmoud Darwish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A War Like No Other: Challenge and Change in Reporting Gaza, Nov 4<\/span><\/a>
\nthe first Ian Black Lecture by Jim Muir<\/span><\/h4>\n

London School of Economics, London UK, to watch or attend online\u2014register<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Any time a war or revolution took place in the Middel East and beyond, <\/span>Jim Muir<\/span><\/a> was the reporter on the ground for the BBC. He covered the Lebanese Civil War, the 1991 Kurdish uprising against Saddam Hussein, and the elections of (so-called) reformist Iranian president Mohammad Katami. He was on assignment with the iconic photojournalist, cameraman, and artist <\/span>Kaveh Golestan<\/span><\/a> when Golestan stepped on a landmine in Iraq and died in 2003. Muir has lived in Cairo and has been a long-term resident of Beirut. He will be giving the <\/span>inaugural <\/span>lecture in the series dedicated to the memory of Middle East reporter and Guardian editor, Ian Black. For this lecture, Muir will consider the role of journalists and media organizations even though foreign journalists have been denied access to Gaza by Israel; the rise of citizen journalism in this war; and social media\u2019s role in both in truthful and false news narratives. \u2014Malu Halasa<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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2024 Arab American Book Awards Ceremony, Nov 9
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In-person at the Arab American National Museum & online\u2014more info<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In a powerful celebration of voices that deserve to be heard, the 2024 Arab American Book Award ceremony is here. Join from wherever you are as they honor the remarkable winners and honorable mentions, in a night of captivating readings from their acclaimed works. In a time when many in the Arab American community feel they are being silenced and dehumanized, this event shines a spotlight on diverse stories and unique perspectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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International Summit of Arab Thought, Nov 14-15
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Paris, Institut du Monde Arabe\u2014<\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Supported by celebrated thinker and sociologist Edgar Morin, this inaugural summit aims to unveil the rich intellectual heritage of the Arab world to a global audience. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Paris, inspiring talks from leading experts in Arab culture will introduce the dynamic contributions of prominent figures shaping the landscape of knowledge and ideas in media, politics, Arab-Islamic heritage, human and social sciences, and more. The summit is not just a series of discussions\u2014it’s a powerful platform for fostering dialogue and illuminating the connections between Arab and European thought.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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London Palestine Film Festival, Nov 15-29
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London UK in several locations\u2014<\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n