Zaghareed, Hakawati and Palestinian Storytelling: An Interview with Sally Shalabi (2026)

Long before books and screens, people relied on storytelling to connect with one another, remember their past, and make sense of the world around them.

In this episode, Tarwida sits with Palestinian storyteller Sally Shalabi to explore the Palestinian context of this ancient tradition. As she invites us into her craft, we learn how she reimagines and adapts traditional stories to make them resonate with our time. For Sally, storytelling is far more than just entertainment, it helps us imagine what liberation from a settler colonial reality might look like, which is the first step towards building alternative futures.

Produced and audio/video edited for Tarwida. Released March 16, 2026.