Join us for an afternoon poetry reading with Palestinian poet Yaffa, who is doing a hybrid tour with their latest collection Desecrated Poppies. Funds raised at this event will support queer and trans Palestinians.

Suggested Donation: $10 to $20, no one turned away for lack of funds. Yaffa will be video calling in for this event, but signed books will be available!

Desecrated Poppies, written during the eclipse in April 2024 and in anticipation of the November 2024 elections, delves into the intersections of anti-trans and anti-Palestine policies, illustrating how they intertwine with fascism. Through essays and poetry, Yaffa navigates their experiences of these seemingly conflicting identities, both of which are weaponized to advance fascism. Desecrated Poppies also explores antidotes to fascism, with a particular focus on cultural work and the imperative to prioritize the most marginalized among us. A world beyond fascism exists, and we hold the pathway forward.

Mx. Yaffa (they/she) is an acclaimed disabled, autistic, trans, queer, Muslim, and indigenous Palestinian individual who has received multiple awards for their transformative work around displacement, decolonization, equity, and centering the lived experiences of individuals most impacted by injustice.