we are not numbers
emerging writers from Palestine tell their stories and advocate for their human rights
Curated by WANN co-founders Ahmed Alnaouq and Pam Bailey, the essays in this collection are not just reflections on occupation. They’re records of memory, family, exile, friendship, resistance, and hope—raw and unfiltered.
The European edition is published by Hutchinson Heinemann, a literary imprint of Penguin Books UK. Order your copy now.
The Italian edition, “Non siamo numeri: Le voci dei giovani di Gaza,” is published by Nutrimenti. Order your copy now.
The American edition will be released in September by Interlink Publishing. Pre-order now.
If you or an organization you’re affiliated with would like to host a speaking event or discussion group, email ahmed@wearenotnumbers.org.
Some advance reviews:
“We Are Not Numbers is not just a book—it’s my life, their life, and our shared story … This is Gaza as it truly is, written by those who live it every day” —MOTAZ AZIZA
“This book is a jailbreak and a miracle” —NAOMI KLEIN
“Essential … A project that insists on liberation” —TA-NEHISI COATES
“Impossible to put down or forget” —RIZ AHMED
