Events
I hold numerous events throughout the year, including talks about Iran, poetry readings, discussion forums, school and university visits, and demonstrations. I would love you see you at one of my events.
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Lovely Anthology of Poems About Feminism
Marta Breen’s 2023 anthology, “Så lett, så sterk, så øm – Feminisme i norsk poesi,” released by Res Publica forlag, explores feminism in Norwegian poetry through 74 selected works from various authors. Timed with International Women’s Day, the hardcover book spans 110 pages and includes poets like Annabelle Despard, blending Norwegian and international feminist perspectives.…
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The launch of the 100-list 2023
The 100-list 2023 launch on March 2nd at Oslo’s Litteraturhuset will celebrate influential figures like Fatemeh Ekhtesari through conversations and readings. Entry is free for the public event, aiming to appreciate and engage with the cultural contributions of those featured. Signe Lind published the list highlighting these notable individuals’ achievements.
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Reading, litteraturfeltet – Oslo
At a reading strategy seminar, Norway’s literature community underscored the importance of nurturing a reading culture, acknowledging challenges and the role of digital platforms like booktok. Kari Spjeldnæs and Caroline Heitmann discussed strategic reading choices and booktok’s impact on the youth. Poet Fatemeh Ekhtesari’s performance emphasized reading’s cultural significance, advocating for a collaborative effort to…
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Poetry Mesa presenting Poetry & Revolution: Iranian Women Changing the World
Join Poetry Mesa’s Zoom event “Poetry & Revolution: Iranian Women Changing the World,” featuring Iranian poets and activists Ava Homa, Dr. Farangis Ghaderi, Dr. Fatemeh Shams, and Fatemeh Ekhtesari. Inspired by Mahsa Zhina Amini’s death, they discuss Iran’s Women_Life_Freedom revolution through readings and dialogue, highlighting poetry’s role in resistance and change.
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Women, Life, Freedom: Reading – Berlin
https://www.haus-fuer-poesie.org/de/literaturwerkstatt-berlin/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungen-aktuell/frauen-leben-freiheit
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Top up: Women’s match in Iran
Fatemeh Ekhtesari, an Iranian poet and activist, escaped to Norway, avoiding a harsh punishment for her bold poetry. In Norway, her work garnered acclaim and her latest bilingual collection, “Hun er ikke kvinne,” part of Leser søker bok’s “Parallell” series, will be featured at a poetry reading and conversation during Mother Language Week 2023.