Interested in hosting Hannah?
Hannah Moushabeck is a queer Palestinian-American award-winning storyteller, book and culture worker. With over fifteen years in the book industry, she is an engaging speaker for groups of all ages, from the youngest readers to college students or parents, and educators.
Author Visits at Schools & Libraries
Hannah has presentations catered to every grade level, exploring the themes of:
- Diverse representation in books
- The power of storytelling
- The refugee/immigrant experience
- Anti-racism and social justice
- Book publishing
- Book banning and censorship
- Palestinian liberation
- Writing as resistance
Speaking at Universities & Orgs
Hannah has given guest lectures and workshops about the Palestinian American experience, the book publishing industry, and the power of storytelling at the following universities & orgs, among others:
- Columbia University
- Smith College
- Mount Holyoke College
- Williams College
- Seattle Arts & Culture for Antiracism
- Harvard University
- NC State University
- New England Independent Bookselling Association
- National Council for Teachers of English
Example events:
Storytime & Craft (For Ages 4+)
For this event, Hannah does an interactive storytime and a short presentation about her journey of becoming an author. Hannah can also provide fun activities, encouraging kids to celebrate their own cultures.
How to Talk to Kids About Palestine (For Educators & Caregivers)
Hannah will lead a presentation about the importance of talking about hard things with children in an age-appropriate way using an anti-bias/anti-racism education framework. She pulls on her own experience growing up as a second-generation immigrant and her expertise as a children’s book author.
Writing Resistance (For Teens & Adults)
Hannah shares her publishing journey and discusses why writing about her identity as a fat, queer, Palestinian woman is a form of resistance.
Arab Representation in Literature (For Teens & Adults)
Representation has never been more important, yet some groups are vastly underrepresented in publishing. Hannah talks about the dehumanization of Arabs in the media and those who are pushing back against these harmful narratives.
Book Bans & Censorship (For Teens & Adults)
Since her book was released, Hannah Moushabeck has experienced many instances of censorship and book banning, which resulted in actions by the ACLU and Pen America. In this talk, Hannah outlines the ways in which book bans and censorship are used to silence particular voices, disenfranchise us all, and the ways in which these actions affect our liberties and freedoms.
“Hannah came to speak with students about her family’s story, her journey to becoming an author, and the importance of using your voice to share your story. After hearing from her, students made connections to their own families’ experiences of diaspora, the value of family, and connection to culture. It helped them realize their individual power and agency to use their voice to tell their own stories.” —Kayla Hipp, Educator in Tacoma Washington
Email Hannah at hmoushabeck@gmail.com with your proposed dates and budget to learn more about her services and events.
Watch the recording of Hannah Moushabeck’s book launch for Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine, with an Arabic music demonstration by Michel Moushabeck. Sponsored by Booklink Booksellers.