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Mandy Shunnarah is an author and storyteller who knows how to captivate a crowd. If you'd like to invite them to your storytelling/reading event, please reach out at mandyshunnarah[AT]gmail[DOT]com.
30th Showcase Reading: Ahmad Almallah, Mandy Shunnarah, Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha (2026)
15ish minutes of reading Palestine poems from We Had Mansions. This reading was part of Poets House’s 30th anniversary showcase and took place at Poets House in NYC.
Rhapsody & Refrain at Streetlight Guild (2025)
A half-hour set of queer poems, humor poems, Palestine poems, love poems, and nature poems performed at Streetlight Guild for Rhapsody and Refrain, an annual poetry showcase held every April for National Poetry Month in Columbus, Ohio.
An excerpt from Midwest Shreds: Skating Across America’s Heartland (2022)
I read an excerpt from my book, Midwest Shreds: Skaters and Skateparks in Middle America, at the Columbus Arts Festival in Columbus, Ohio.
This reading was to a crowd of ~35 in June 2022.
Arab American Heritage Museum reading with contributors to Ask the Night for a Dream: Palestinian Writing From the Diaspora (2025)
This was a fundraiser reading for Palestine Legal and PCRF (Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund) featuring contributors to the Palestine Writes anthology, Ask the Night For a Dream: Palestinian Writing from the Diaspora. I read at the 54:46 mark.
An Ode to Skating (2023)
At the 2023 Columbus Arts Festival, I read a short essay, “An Ode to Skating,” on the Word Is Art stage. At the time, I was in a boot with a broken ankle—an injury I sustained while roller skating. And still, I love this sport.
Reading my poem “ode to cows & clitorises” (2024)
At a Pride Month poetry showcase in June 2024 at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, I read my poem “ode to cows & clitorises.”
Reading my poem “a square metre in palestine” (2024)
At a Pride Month poetry showcase in June 2024 at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, I read my poem “a square metre in palestine.”
Reading queer and Palestinian poems at Con Tú Variety Show (2025)
I performed some queer poems and Palestine poems at the Con Tú Variety Show in Cleveland, Ohio. The show features comedy, poetry, and music on stage at Dunlap’s Corner Bar.
Sarabande Books Zine Lunch: Fanzine Revival (2024)
Sarabande Writing Labs asked me to lead a generative workshop on zine-making and I was PUMPED! The workshop is Fanzine Revival, which is about looking at fandoms in their many forms through the lens of self-care.
Mandy was an absolute delight to work with! They led a workshop for our free arts programming, and they were incredibly engaging the entire time. It was lovely to see folks inspired enough to share their work in such a positive and welcoming setting. 10/10 would recommend Mandy for any workshop/ creative hosting! — Natalie Wollenzien on behalf of Sarabande Books
Presentation on Israeli pinkwashing (2024)
I was invited to present on a panel about pinkwashing, so my portion was on Israeli pinkwashing and how it’s used to harm queer Palestinians both in the homeland and in the diaspora. Because I only had ~15 minutes to present, this talk was designed to be a quick overview of pinkwashing rather than a comprehensive, in-depth look.
On how freelance journalism can benefit your creative writing (2018)
How to write a nonfiction book proposal that sells
Traditional book proposals are a crapshoot. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to think like a publisher so your nonfiction book proposal stands out in the best way. My editor has told people on Twitter and in person that mine was the best book proposal she’d ever seen.
This workshop was offered to members of See Jane Write, a writing group for women and nonbinary people based in Birmingham, Alabama, and worldwide online.
Here’s what attendees had to say:
“After attending Mandy’s workshop on creating a book proposal, I feel 100% confident that I could submit a full, well thought out, unique book proposal immediately! Mandy’s knowledge was only matched by their generosity in teaching. Not only did they share all of their insider knowledge, but they did so with humility and kindness. They made you feel like no matter your history, no matter your social media following or lack thereof, no matter your experience, your story is unique and deserves to be shared. I feel so inspired to start researching my niche for my book idea and bold enough to start reaching out to publishers. Mandy is an incredible teacher!”
–– Jessica Furniss
To access this workshop, either join See Jane Write, where the workshop is housed in their member library, or reach out at mandyshunnarahATgmailDOTcom to inquire about me teaching the workshop live in person or online.