Sarah Shaffi is a freelance literary journalist and editor. She writes about books for Stylist Magazine online and is books editor at Phoenix Magazine.
Book Club: Sinan Antoon speaks to Sarah Shaffi about the upcoming translation of The Book of Disappearance and his arrest during pro-Palestine protests in NY.
Book Club: Through fiction, Egyptian writer Reem Bassiouney's latest book 'Al Halwani: The Fatimid Trilogy' takes readers back in time to medieval Fatimid Egypt
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, celebrate with a gift that gives back. Here are 10 thoughtful ideas that help support Palestine, Gaza, and the Palestinians.
Book Club: Connect with loved ones this Ramadan through these 20 books by Muslim authors. Find books for all ages, from children's novels to non-fiction.
Book Club: Nazneen Ahmed Pathak’s debut children’s novel, City of Stolen Magic, presents the British colonisation of India with a fun twist for children to not only learn about the real history of colonisation but to also spark their imaginations.
Book Club: Literature offers children a portal into a new world, sparking imagination and inspiring creativity. In this round-up, we've selected some of our favourite books about Islam and Muslims that also double up as great Eid presents.
As a new production offers a fresh, feminist take on 1,001 Nights, writer Hannah Khalil talks about the show and how it’s offering a new view of Arab women.
The glass ceiling that has blighted Muslim actors and actresses is on its way to being shattered after the resounding triumph of Disney's Ms. Marvel. We've profiled five of our favourite binge-worthy shows that prominently feature Muslim characters.
The highly-anticipated Ms. Marvel series has been met with popular acclaim. The New Arab speaks with five women about their reaction to the series, and how the superhero is certain to become a beacon of pride for Muslim women around the world.
Muslim Marvel fans are gearing up for a massive moment in their cinematic education. Ms. Marvel, or Kamala Khan, is the first Muslim superhero to be given a solo show, with her casting surely a pivotal moment in American-Muslim representation.