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Join us for the online launch of Wasafiri 126: Impossible Returns — The Spain Issue on 22 July!

The guest editors will lead a wide-ranging event with various issue contributors and, together, they'll draw out key themes from the issue.

https://t.co/J9EY4H55Ba

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In this short story by @SafiaElaaddam – translated from Spanish by Ian Farnes and @laylabenitezjam – a chance encounter with an old friend in a waiting room sets off a chain of memories for the protagonist.

https://t.co/oInnxDaFuQ

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It's the final day to get two of our specially curated bundles (each containing four issues from our decades-long print archive) at a discount!

Queer Writing bundle: https://t.co/ZevWPK3QMu

Migrant & Refugee Writing bundle: https://t.co/aoBwigHzw1

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We're thrilled to share that this article exploring the work of visual artist and author Rubén H Bermúdez is now available via open access, which means you can read and download it for free anytime!

https://t.co/W1vnykdqEj

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Our friends @poetryschool are launching a new workshop series! First Steps is a Beginners’ series designed to support you getting started with writing poetry in a friendly and accessible way, led by @IsabelleBaafi.

The next session is on Tuesday 14 July.

https://t.co/yi2Rpe8trc

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Don’t miss this! Last call

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Our 2026 International Writer in Residence Safia Elhillo speaks to us about her reading lists, writing rituals, what 'global solidarities' means to her, valuable advice she has received as a writer, and more in a new online interview.

Read here: https://t.co/SbbVUB3sUH

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The 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize closes for entries at 11.59pm BST on Tuesday! If you've been thinking about submitting your work then don't delay! ⏰️

Submissions are welcome in poetry, fiction, and life writing.

https://t.co/VYMYUP7ByB

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How do we locate, share, and build knowledge when the institutions that produce and store it remain insufficient in who they serve?

🗓️When: Friday, 10 July, 5–8pm BST
🏫Where: BLOC Cinema, @QMUL
🎟️Tickets: £20 (concessions available)

https://t.co/l9xH5Oy89T

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Hear snippets of the winning pieces from last year's Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize — great inspiration for those who are planning to submit their entries in this final week the prize is open!

https://t.co/ac4DsKNNWm

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Check out our curated Queer Writing bundle, featuring work by Dean Atta, Mary Jean Chan, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Maureen Duffy, Maggie Gee, Keith Jarrett, Kimberley Blaeser, and many more.

Get the bundle at the link below - happy Pride!

https://t.co/COre4k1Op6

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Indigenous Mexican poet @IrmaYodo writes in Didxazá, one of the variants in the Zapotec language family. Read four of her bilingual poems in Didxazá and Spanish, translated by Wendy Call.

https://t.co/G0guQqH1ut

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Join our Translator in Residence, @jennivora, for a practical online workshop on Tuesday, 30 June!

'Translating the Untranslatable: Can a Poem be a Tree' will consider untranslatable concepts and using page layouts as part of creative form.

https://t.co/qOh4HneJ1T

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@imilindsolanki @ACADE We couldn't agree more!!

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This Refugee Week and beyond, explore further writing on refugee and migrant experiences, art, and literature from our decades-long print archive.

Get the bundle at a discount for £30 until the end of June: https://t.co/bdYbyH26N6

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In this short story by @EmmaWebsdale, the Australian sun is its own overbearing, brutal character, beating down especially on poorer and Aboriginal communities.

This piece was shortlisted for the 2025 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize.

https://t.co/QKyP9ykpR9

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SAVE THE DATE! National Writing Day coming soon from @FirstStory.

Founded in 2017, the day inspires people of all ages and abilities to simply write for fun ✏️

#NationalWritingDay #WriteABookByItsCover

Find out more: https://t.co/IqhufhlKwn

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Read an excerpt from Lee Langvad's novel MY INTERPRETER, translated from Danish by Hazel Evans. An adoptee goes for a meal at her biological family's home in South Korea. During the visit, an interpreter must translate between her and her parents.

https://t.co/EDoQLQDtu8

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Today marks the start of Refugee Week.

In 2018, we published a special issue titled Wasafiri 93: Refuge, edited by Bidisha. In honour of Refugee Week, we have made a story from the issue by Palestinian writer Selma Dabbagh free to access until 30 June.

https://t.co/8Ris8bocWO

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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Maureen Duffy, a trailblazing poet, playwright, novelist, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

In remembrance, we have made an excerpt from Maureen's queer novel ILLUMINATIONS free to access until 30 June.

https://t.co/jMi58hwC3Q