@NHodali99

Arabic-English Translator | Literary Translator | MA Translation Studies from Durham University | Translator of “Safaa and the Tent”

 Ramallah, Palestine
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Joined November 2022
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Following my book review, I’m pleased to share that my translation of the short fiction “Behind the Walls” from Ansam Abu Sitta’s collection ‘Bench of the Reserves’ has also been published by @arablit. Read it here: arablit.org/2026/10/16/ansam…

Ansam Abu Sitta’s ‘Behind the Walls’

This short fiction comes from Ansam Abu Sitta’s collection Bench of the Reserves.

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ERASED NOT FORGOTTEN series editor Ibtihal Rida Mahmood with copies of May Ziadeh's MUSINGS OF A YOUNG WOMAN, which is coming October 12 2026. From May Ziadeh (1886-1941), one of our great thinkers & writers, now in English. Thanks to the whole collective for making this happen
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Check out @Aliceyousef poetry and prose translation on @Pen_mena !! Congratulations Alice!
Alice S. Yousef@AliceyousefSep 15
A brilliant portfolio of poetry and prose on @Pen_mena, tr. by yours truly. Read here: tomorrowclub.world/spotlight…

Spotlight: MENA

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I’m delighted to share that my latest critical book review of The Book of Damascus by Comma Press has just been published on ArabLit! I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think! 📚 Read the full review on ArabLit: arablit.org/2026/08/14/every… #BookReview

Every Alley, a Different Damascus

The Book of Damascus vividly portrays the many facets of life in Damascus, Syria. From children attempting to steal so they could have a day out with their friends, to people falling in love, to th…

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Alice S. Yousef@AliceyousefJul 8
In Medellin for its international poetry festival @poesiamedellin with thanks to those who hosted and made Palestine a highlight. Viva y gracias Colombia!
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olivia snaije@oliviasnaijeJun 17
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Books that Open Worlds: A Palestinian Reader’s Journey

“Ultimately, the arrival of Asad’s Secret in English is as much an act of preservation as it is an act of translation.”

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I’m so excited to let you know that my review of Asad’s Secret is now up on @arablit! This novel, written by Palestinian author Najlaa Attallah and translated by @sawadhussain Review lnkd.in/dntgT3SX

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Check out my latest article/book review of Mohammad Sabaaneh’s “Welcome to Hell” on @arablit!
ArabLit & ArabLit Quarterly @arablit.bsky.social@arablitMay 7
From our Nada Hodali, a look at "Welcome to Hell": arablit.org/2026/05/07/welco…

‘Welcome to Hell:’ On Mohammad Sabaaneh’s Latest Graphic Novel

Since 2002, the Palestinian cartoonist Mohammad Sabaaneh has been building a visual archive of Palestinian resistance.

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If you're an Arabic<-->English literary translator, you can find opportunities through this newsletter. Sign up here: arabictranslators.substack.c… You can subscribe to support our time & effort, but it's freely accessible to all.
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Just wrapped up the Assembly of Literary Translators and London Book Fair week! This week was filled with enriching panels discussing literary translation. On another note, I spotted “Palestine is Everywhere” with my Sahar Khalifeh translation excerpt!
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Amazing event to start off this London translation week! Next up, the London Book Fair 📚 #LBF26 #AssemblyofLiteraryTranslators
Alice S. Yousef@AliceyousefMar 9
Happy to be attending my first Literary Translators Assembly in London, representing Palestine and Arabic with the epic @NHodali99
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Definitely worth watching!
ArabLit & ArabLit Quarterly @arablit.bsky.social@arablitFeb 4
In case you missed it: How I translate - in conversation with Katharine Halls vimeo.com/1161369376

How I translate - in conversation with Katharine Halls

Grab a cuppa and get to know Translator, Katharine Halls. Katharine was in conversation with translator, Vineet Lal discussing her work and career and offering a glimpse into her creative routines....

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Congratulations @Aliceyousef 👏👏
Alice S. Yousef@AliceyousefFeb 2
A most proud moment of curtain call at the international premiere for Khashabi Theatre Al Sirah Al Hilalya written&brilliantly directed by Bashar Murkus. What a moment for Palestinian theatre I'm proud to have contributed a moment for it to be enjoyed in English. Mabrook to all
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After a successful 5 years at the University of Bristol, our online literary translation summer school is moving to St Edmund Hall, University of #Oxford. Once again, we have a line-up of stellar tutors and inspiring speakers!
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Finally received my contributors copy of “Palestine is Everywhere” edited by Skye Arundhati Thomas!! @TBA21 @the87press
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Join Magma contributors and editors to celebrate the online launch of Magma 93: Liberation! @isabellebaafi @timtimtmi @Sohini_Basak Thu 13th Nov, 7-8pm Reserve your free spot here: eventbrite.hk/e/magma-93-lib…
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Tomorrow I will be in conversation @QattanFDN to launch Khalil Nassif's new novel.
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Congratulations @Aliceyousef!!
Rowayat@RowayatEgypt20 Oct 2025
📣 Announcing Rowayat’s 2025 Poetry Contest Shortlist! • Aida Bardissi – Recipe for عيش بلدي
• Haseeb Sultan – the soil under our house was once the Indus
• Kimberly Gibson-Tran – Imago Dei
• Paul Potts – i have
• Ruaa Hassouna (tr. Alice S. Yousef) – Untitled
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Thank you @ANMLY_LIT and @petitobjetb 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Check out the excerpt of Badriyah Al-Badri’s THE SHADOW OF HERMAPHRODITUS on ANMLY #40 #t9n #ArabicLiterature #xl8 #WomenInTranslation #WIT #LiteratureInTranslation
sarah clark (they)@petitobjetb26 Sep 2025
"Perplexed, the sheikh said: – What do you want me to say? She is most probably a girl, can’t you see her hair? Have you ever seen a boy with hair this long? – Have you ever seen a girl with a mustache?!"
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"Perplexed, the sheikh said: – What do you want me to say? She is most probably a girl, can’t you see her hair? Have you ever seen a boy with hair this long? – Have you ever seen a girl with a mustache?!"
ANMLY :: Anomaly :: Anomalous Press@ANMLY_LIT26 Sep 2025
"As he was leaving, my father pondered the issue of my being an alien who the devil has not laid a hand on. He stopped and muttered: – Do you think she is a prophet?" —Nada Hodali translates Badriyah al-Badri anmly.org/ap40/nada-hodali-t…
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