Unveiling the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021 features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world including Léonora Miano. Appearing as a fireside chat guest on day one of the digital festival March 30th, 2021, Tuesday; Léonora...
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Editors as Enablers of the Literary World
The Women in Literature Festival 2021 is a celebration of the literary genius, creative journeys and lived artistic experiences of the female gender. Marking Womens History Month and Womens Day, the 3-day event will take place on (March 30-April 1) to also observe World Book and Copyright Day. The festival will showcase an important discussion...
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Notable Authors, Publishers From Global Indian Literary Fraternity Join Women in Literature Festival
Ananke, a UAE-based digital development platform empowering women through awareness, advocacy and education, welcomes a spectrum of eminent names from the global Indian literary fraternity to its roster of speakers at the virtual Women in Literature Festival 2021 (WLF2021). The organization has also teamed up with renowned publishers including eShe, Readomania, Seagull Books, Yoda Press...
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Post-Colonial Feminist Dr Amina Yaqin Joins WLF2021s Distinguished Line-up of Speakers
Unveiling the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021 features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world, including Dr. Amina Yaqin. Dr. Amina Yaqin is a Reader in Urdu and Postcolonial Studies at SOAS. She is Chair of the Decolonising Working...
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WLF2021 Unveils Panel on Inclusive Regency-Era Screen Adaptations
Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021, the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continental regions first of its kind event, unveils another scintillating and timely conversation focusing on diversity in recent Regency-themed period drama. Live-streamed on Anankes Facebook page, panelists will offer insight on mainstreaming diversity in a traditionally English genre Regency romance for...
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Second Wave Feminist & Notable Author Phyllis Chesler Joins WLF2021 Roster of Speakers
Unveiling the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021 features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world. Distinguished author and feminist psychologist, Phyllis Chesler will be featured on day one of the festival. Appearing as fireside chat guest on...
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Globalizing Literature by Women Through Translation
March 11th, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Unveiling the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021 is a celebration of the literary genius, creative journeys and lived artistic experiences of the female gender. Marking Womens History Month and Womens Day, the 3-day event will...
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Women in Literature Festival Focuses On Inclusion in Childrens Literature
Book reading plays a pivotal role in the upbringing and nurturing of children with storytelling being the most potent tool of learning for kids and adults alike. A significant knowledge construct, reading a book assists them to learn about themselves and the world they live in. It helps them envision the unknown or take refuge and...
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Sheela Reddy, Moni Mohsin To Discuss Ruttie Jinnah At WLF2021
March 2nd, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2021, the first of its kind event across the Middle East, Africa and the Sub-continent regions, features some of the most noteworthy names in the literary world. Notable journalists and distinguished authors including Sheela Reddy and Moni Mohsin. Appearing as fireside chat guest on day...
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Ananke Announces Literature Festival Celebrating Inclusion
February 7th, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Ananke, a digital platform, empowering women through awareness, advocacy and education, has announced the Women in Literature Festival 2021, planned to be held in the month of March. The Festival is a celebration of the literary genius, creative journeys and lived artistic experiences of the female gender. Marking Womens History...