The Radical Books Collective has reserved the month of September for study and reflection on Sudan, in light of the “devastating war [that] has been unfolding for over a year because of a larger conflict that has endured over decades.”

Titled The Sudan Syllabus, the series of events will include online talks, book clubs conversations, and seminars. The objective of these events is to “come together over a sustained period of time to learn, study and engage with Sudan’s history and culture and to understand the devastating ongoing conflict.” All events are online and free (with the option to donate), so we are asking everyone to attend and learn about what is happening in Sudan. Follow this link to register.

One of the highlighted talks is “Sudan: The Long View” with Raga Makawi, Kholood Khair, and Joshua Craze. The talk is being held on Saturday, September 14th,12 pm New York | 6 pm Khartoum. The talk will “offer a nuanced historical understanding of the conflict” in Sudan.

The second highlighted talk looks at what insights literary works on Sudan bring to our understanding of the on-going conflict. The event is titled “Literary Sudans” and features Stella Gaitano, Reem Gaafar, and Mayada Ibrahim. The talk is being held on Saturday, September 28th, 12 pm New York | 6 pm Khartoum. Register here.

Radical Books Collective hosts virtual events featuring books and authors with the hope of bringing a community of readers together to talk about complex issues and books that matter. They are “curating an alternative canon through a collective that includes publishers, bookstores, authors, and book lovers everywhere.”

If you are interested in attending The Sudan Syllabus events, you can register on the Radical Books Collective website to receive updates and more information about the event. Go to the registration page here.