Palestinian Bookstores Raided in Jerusalem

February 12, 2025

Good morning. Remember that every day is a good day to take action in support of Palestinian liberation.

LEARN. Read this article from The Guardian about the Palestinian bookstores in Jerusalem that were raided two days ago.

NOTICE. Remember that Jerusalem is not in Gaza - it is in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). Why would law enforcement possibly need to raid bookstores, unless somebody is afraid of the truth spreading?

What emotions do you feel when you think about Israeli law enforcement raiding Palestinian bookstores? Do you feel outrage, fear, confusion, determination, or something else?

ACT. Support bookstore owner Mahmoud Muna by ordering a copy of Daybreak in Gaza, a story collection he co-edited, here. 

SHARE. Forward this email to five people who should read this book!

ASK. What other forms of art and knowledge do you want to see us share in this newsletter? Please reply to this email (or, if you are reading this online, leave a comment below) to let us know.*

In solidarity for Palestinian liberation,

Kay Coughlin, on behalf of the Shades of Anger collective

*You can also continue the conversation with us in the Speaking Up Network, a private social media platform co-created by Animah Kosai, one of the leaders of Shades of Anger.

Shades of Anger was created by a global collective of women to raise awareness and inspire action to free Palestine. We chose the name of our collective to honor the poem, “Shades of Anger,” by Palestinian-Canadian poet Rafeef Ziadah. We also believe in liberation for Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, and all places where systems of oppression are causing immense suffering and crushing the life out humans. We are led by women of the Global Majority/BIPOC. Shades of Anger is for everyone who wants to act for liberation and you can learn more about it here.