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When I began writing Beneath the Gaza Sky, I was not in Gaza but Gaza never left me. I was thousands of…
Shadi Salem
Shadi Salem is a Palestinian writer and researcher holding a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the Islamic University of Gaza. He is the co-founder of the Edward Said Library in Gaza, which has become more than just a library—it stands as a cultural space of resistance, filled with the pulse of awareness and defiance against erasure and displacement. Shadi also manages a Malaysian cultural center in Gaza and has participated in international cultural programs aimed at promoting dialogue and breaking barriers imposed on the Palestinian identity. His recent book, Beneath the Gaza Sky, was longlisted for the Palestine Book Awards—an annual prize that celebrates exceptional works related to Palestinian history, culture, and lived experience. Through his writings and initiatives, he dedicates his efforts to amplifying Gaza's voice and shedding light on both the suffering and the unwavering courage of a people who refuse to surrender despite blockade and destruction.