Hazem Hamouda is a Muslim, an Egyptian and an Australian. A former I.T consultant, Hazem was arbitrarily arrested and imprisoned in Egypt in 2018. His plight was covered by various media outlets, including Channel 10’s The Project, SBS and The ABC. Based in Meanjin (Brisbane), he teaches Arabic at a local community centre, and lives with his family and a couple of backyard chickens.
Artist
Hazem Hamouda
Appearing In
Thursday 22 June, 6pm
On Intergenerational Stories
In this conversation between father and daughter, the two writers discuss the intergenerational approach to their co-written book, The Shape of Dust.
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Thursday 15 June, 8:30am
Morning Pages: Zines
Be endowed with all the materials and skills to make a zine, either to take home, or to use throughout the festival!
Friday 23 June, 5:30pm
Writers Toolbox: Finding your Workflow
Four evenings of professional development sessions for aspiring and seasoned writers alike who wish to dig into the nuts and bolts of being a professional writer.
Saturday 17 June, 3pm
Yumna Kassab: The Physical Act of Writing
In this Keynote, Yumna Kassab will explore the rituals, tools, routines and environmental conditions that assist in a sustainable creative practice.
Thursday 15 June, 5:30pm
Writing Without Compromise
This workshop will unpack the complications of navigating language and identity in a hostile literary environment
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