Sarah Aziza in Conversation with Phil Metres and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi

Join award-winning author Sarah Aziza for an engaging discussion about language, translation, and how words carry political meaning. She'll be in conversation with poet Phil Metres, a three-time Arab American Book Award recipient, along with performers from Cleveland Public Theatre's Community Ensemble, Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi. The event combines a live performance with thoughtful dialogue, offering insight into Aziza's prize-winning memoir, *The Hollow Half*, which won the 2026 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards in the memoir category. This is a free event ideal for teens and adults interested in literature, cultural storytelling, and the Arabic language. The program runs about 45 minutes, giving you a focused experience without a huge time commitment. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with local artists and writers while exploring themes of identity and language in a welcoming setting.