by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 4, 2014 | Australia 2014, Byron Bay, Events & News, Tours
Qaisra took part in a panel to help improve literacy levels for girls and women in developing countries: “Teaching one woman to write her name for the first time is equivalent to another woman’s PhD. But the problem is so big that it requires cultural change to...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 31, 2014 | Australia 2014, Byron Bay, Events & News, Writing Diaries
I am literally on the other side of the world! Arrived at the Byron Bay Writers Festival this afternoon and met up with the world-famous Jeanette Winterson, a wonderful lady who also lives in Manchester. We enjoyed an excellent party – great place, great food,...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 31, 2014 | Australia 2014, Byron Bay, Miscellaneous
Last night Qaisra was a guest on The Drum on ABC TV. Ahead of her panel session at the Byron Bay Bay Writers’ Festival, this Saturday (see previous post) the Sydney Morning Herald ask Qaisra about the books that changed her life. Click here to read article Share...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 31, 2014 | Australia 2014, Events & News, Press, News,Articles
Very glad to be taking part in panel at this wonderful event! A cast of fabulous women will highlight issues affecting women globally at the Byron Bay Writers’ Festival. Saturday’s session titled Half The Sky: The Need to Educate Girls and Women, to be chaired by...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Jul 30, 2014 | Australia 2014, Events & News, Press, News,Articles
Qaisra travels to Perth, Western Australia, for a series of readings, talks and discussions on such topics as equality, religious tolerance, immigration, cultural plurality and women’s issues. ”I want to tell people about normal law-abiding Muslims like me...
by Web Admin | Jul 23, 2014 | Australia 2014, Events & News, Miscellaneous, Previous events
This summer Qaisra Shahraz will be flying out to Australia for a tour jam-packed with literary events. Yes, it amazes us all at QS headquarters too. How does this superwoman do it all? So, here’s the list of all her tour stops. If you’re popping along...
