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Are you an Assyrian Woman With a Story to Tell?

Join other women in sharing our mothers’ stories, wisdom, and creativity in a published book.

Calling Assyrian women storytellers to weave our mothers’ stories into a published book! You’re Invited to SHARE YOUR STORY in the upcoming Anthology.

Contribute to the upcoming anthology Threads of Her Name: Assyrian Women Weaving Memory and Strength.

We welcome poets, journalists, grandmothers, students, artists, crafters, mothers, dreamers, daughters, culture makers, medicine women, weavers—anyone with an itch to share her wisdom, especially those who feel scared to write or blocked.

Powerful first-person stories and reflections on our mothers’ and grandmothers’ journeys
Inclusivity: all Assyrian women, all ages, backgrounds, and identities
Everyday acts of resilience ~ through work, ritual, family, art, and healing
Submissions in English, with space for Assyrian transliterations or elder interviews

HOW to Get Involved…

Apply to Submit Your Story

Community Leaders, Sponsors for Scholarships, Printing, Translation, or Distribution

Apply to Submit Your Story

YES! I have a story to share!

Writer

Submit a Poem

Community Leaders, Sponsors for Scholarships, Printing, Translation, or Distribution

Apply to Submit Your Story

YES! I’d love to share a poem

Poets

Community Leaders, Sponsors for Scholarships, Printing, Translation, or Distribution

YES! I want to amplify Assyrian women’s voices!

Sponsor & Promote

Now Accepting Interest for the 2026–27 Anthology!

Who Can Apply

Poets, creatives, and visual artists
Scholars, educators, and healthcare professionals
Stay‑at‑home mothers, therapists, and community healers

Publication Details

Published in English by Ananda Press
Space for Syriac/Assyrian fonts, transliterations, and elder interviews
You may tell your own story or an ancestor’s

Purpose

For centuries, Assyrian women have carried the weight of survival, the art of memory, and the acts of strength that keep our culture alive. This anthology will:

Preserve cultural memory in our own words
Celebrate resilience in the face of displacement, loss, and change
Bridge future generations to the depth and beauty of our lived experience

Contributor Benefits

Inclusion in a professionally edited, published anthology
Opportunity to share your work at a live reading event
Contributor copies + discounted books for family and friends
Promotion through Assyrian cultural networks and events

Themes We’re Seeking

Family traditions, rituals, and language
Journeys of migration or exile
Acts of courage, survival, and adaptation
Work, artistry, and craftsmanship as cultural preservation
Intergenerational wisdom
Personal reflections on heritage, identity, and belonging