The Writers in Exile committee of Scottish PEN invites you to join us to celebrate the English language publication of ‘The Last Pomegranate Tree’ by the internationally acclaimed, award-winning Kurdish writer Bachtyar Ali. Each event is free to attend.
Bachtyar will be joined by his translator, Kareem Abdulrahman and contributors to the current PENning magazine, ‘Arrivals’.
Edinburgh event
Friday 23rd February, 2024
Start time, 6.30pm
The Saltire Society, 22 High Street, EH1 1TF
Glasgow event
Saturday 24th February 2024
Start time, 6.00pm
The Mandela Room, University of Strathclyde, Learning & Teaching Building, 16 Richmond Street, G1 1XQ
Afansa Press will bring copies of ’The Last Pomegranate Tree’ to both events. Bachtyar Ali and Kareem Abdulrahman’s visits to Edinburgh and Glasgow are supported by Scottish PEN, The Saltire Society and the Scottish Writers’ Centre.
