Third annual Watermelon Seeds Festival of Literature. Internationally acclaimed and award-winning writers read in solidarity with the Palestinian people in a time of genocide. The Festival features Batool Abu Akleen (48Kg.), Sarah Aziza (The Hollow Half), Jess Housty (Crushed Wild Mint), Sara Kishawi, Hajer Mirwali (Revolutions), Magnolia Pauker (InterViews in Performance Philosophy), Zeina Sleiman (Where the Jasmine Blooms), and Smokii Sumac (Born Sacred). A hybrid event with readings by video and an interview on site.

WHERE: Gustafson Theatre (B355, R203), Vancouver Island University, 900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5S5, on the land of the Snuneymuxw First Nation | and by live video stream; click here to register for the livestream

WHEN: Saturday, 23 May 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific time

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