Bänoo Zan

13 Aug 24

Bänoo Zan is a self-exiled poet and translator living in Canada. As well as publishing numerous works, including the books Songs of Exile and Letters to My Father, she founded the Shab-e She’r Poetry Night in Toronto.

Simon James Green

13 Aug 24

Simon James Green is an award-winning UK author of young adult books. A leading writer in LGBTQ+ teen fiction, his works include Noah Can’t Even and Boy Like Me.

Can Dündar

13 Aug 24

Can Dündar is an award-winning Turkish journalist, documentary filmmaker and author. He was arrested in 2015 for his work and now lives in exile in Germany.