by Qaisra Shahraz | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Events & News, Manchester, News, News, Previous events
Elizabeth Gaskell House It was great to take part in Manchester Literature Festival and to launch my new book “The Concubine and the Slave Catcher”. I was doubly delighted to be hosted in Gaskell House, home of one of my favourite women writers –...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Oct 12, 2017 | #WeStandTogether, Events & News, Previous events, Travels
Introduction It was wonderful to be hosted by Ernest Mach Gymnasium in Hurth. School of my German host, Frau Thekla Von Dubois. The largest group I ever had in one hall – 370 students and a dozen of English teachers. I was warmly welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Dec 7, 2015 | #WeStandTogether, Blog, Books, Events & News, Revolt, The Holy Woman, Typhoon
It was a pleasure visiting Withington Girls’ School in Manchester for our season of twinning event. Over 100 Muslim and Jewish girls with their teachers and sixth form prefects attended a session led by myself and Jonny Wineberg. This was one of the five schools...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog, Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Tours, Travels
I am delighted to announce that, in conjunction with the Foundation University English Programs (DH&LA), I will be visiting the Department of English, Female Campus, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) from the 24th to 26th August. All students and...