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- Country of residence: Palestine
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Samir Saber Al-Jundi (born November 29, 1958 in Jerusalem ) is a Palestinian writer and publisher who founded Al-Jundi Publishing House and has several literary and critical writings.
His upbringing and education
He was born in 1985 in East Jerusalem to blind refugee parents from the village of Deir Yassin , and received his school education at the Islamic Orphanage School. He obtained a diploma in education and a BA in Arabic literature from Al-Quds University, and an MA in modern Arabic criticism. He currently works as a lecturer at Al-Quds University.
Cultural work
He founded Al-Jundi Publishing and Distribution House, which describes itself as having been established to support Palestinian writers and authors and seeks to contribute to preserving Jerusalem’s cultural identity and helping young writers publish their works.
Trade union work
He participated in the founding of the General Union of Palestinian Teachers in the Occupied Territories, and is the head of the union of workers in the private education sector in Jerusalem, and a member of the General Union of Palestinian Writers and Authors. Samir Al-Jundi is a member of the Seventh Day Symposium - Palestinian National Theater, and contributes writings to local and international newspapers and magazines. Al-Jundi also writes blogs on electronic pages, and has critical literary studies and working papers published on electronic pages. Samir Al-Jundi has held several positions in union work, and has represented Palestine in many international and global conferences.
Literary and critical works
The Flood, Short Stories, Dar for Publishing and Distribution, Jerusalem, 2006
Pulses, Short Stories, General Union of Palestinian Writers and Authors, Jerusalem, 2008
Kholoud, a novel, Dar Al-Jundi for Publishing and Distribution, Jerusalem, 2009, ISBN 9789950835292
Bab al-Amud, a collection of short stories, Dar al-Jundi for Publishing and Distribution, Jerusalem, 2011, ISBN 9789950383302. The novel was translated into English by Muhammad Ashraf al-Buhasini.
The Palestinian Novel and Heritage: Dima Al-Samman’s Novels as a Model, Al-Jundi Publishing and Distribution House, Jerusalem, 2011, ISBN 9789950383005
Taboona Stairs, 2012
Tea House 2013
Stylistic Approach between Theory and Practice 2013
Fantasia, Dar Al-Jundi for Publishing and Distribution, Jerusalem, 2016, ISBN 9789950020085
Eve in Dubai, Dar Al-Jundi for Publishing and Distribution, Jerusalem, 2014, ISBN 9789950835234
Achievements and Awards
Awards
Jerusalem Flower of Cities Award, 2008, from the Union of Palestinian Intellectuals, 2008 - for the best literary texts - for his book “Nabdat”.
Best Publishing House Award at Sharjah Book Fair, 2015
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