Author Talk with Yaffa As

Summary: The Lesbian Herstory Archives is excited to host Mx. Yaffa As for a book talk and signing of Desecrated Poppies and their newest work Whispers Beneath the Orange Grove. Mx. Yaffa will do a reading for their work, lead a discussion, and conduct a book signing. This event is hybrid with limited in person attendance! For the screenprinting, it is BYOI (bring your own item).

Book Descriptions: "Desecrated Poppies," delves into the intersections of anti-trans and anti-Palestine politics, illustrating how they intertwine with fascism. Through essays and poetry, Yaffa navigates their experiences of these seemingly conflicting identities, both of which are weaponized to advance fascism.

"Whispers Beneath the Orange Grove" is an essay collection where Yaffa blends personal narratives with strategies to build a liberated world grounded in mutual aid, community care, and collectivism. Rooted in Indigenous Palestinian culture and guided by love, spirituality, and belonging, Yaffa offers a compelling vision and practical tools for organizers and mobilizers-both new and experienced-dedicated to creating a just world.

*Book sales, Queer SWANA artist prints, buttons, and screenprinting sales go to supporting the author's work of Queer Palestinian mutual aid. LHA merch sales, buttons, and prints go to LHA to support our efforts collecting marginalized Lesbian histories.

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