Nadine Aisha Jassat is a writer, creative practitioner, and consultant specializing in gender-based violence. She is celebrated for her unique ability to merge artistic expression with social justice advocacy, drawing from lived experiences to explore themes of racism, Islamophobia, and gendered violence. As a published poet and feminist writer, Jassat crafts powerful and evocative prose that delves into complex societal issues. Her work as a trainer in the violence against women sector, particularly with young people and professionals, alongside her current projects engaging young women of color, highlights her commitment to using creative arts as a catalyst for societal change.
No one wanted to hear Estie's side of the story. Now she's on a mission to make sure the truth is heard . . . A page-turning mystery novel in verse about identity, friendship and learning to use your voice, with accessible text and beautiful illustrations throughout.
To celebrate Edinburgh, its literature, and more importantly, its people, Polygon and the One City Trust have brought together writers - established and emerging - to write about the place they call home. Based around landmarks or significant links to Edinburgh each story transports the reader to a different decade in the city's recent past.