Singapore, 17 March 2025: Penguin is honoured to announce the publication of Letters from Gaza, an intimate collection of personal writings that bears witness to one of the most devastating humanitarian crises of our time.
This one-of-a-kind compilation comprises real-time reflections that uniquely capture the voice of people living through the conflict as a vital record of resilience in the face of adversity.
Compiled by acclaimed Gaza-based writers Mahmoud Alshaer and Mohammed Zaqzooq, this book is an unflinching account of war told through the words of those living it—offering a deeply personal, urgent, and essential perspective that gets often lost in global headlines. Letters from Gaza is scheduled for release in April 2025 under Penguin Random House SEA.
In the face of unimaginable destruction and displacement, a group of individuals in Gaza turned to the written word as their only means of preserving their experiences, fears, dreams and hopes. This book has been their voice while shrouded in silence. Letters from Gaza is a collection of personal reflections told through —poetry, prose, reflections, and personal narratives, bringing the reader closer to understanding an unimaginable reality. Through these writings, the book provides an intimate look into what it means to survive under siege, to make impossible choices, to protect loved ones in the face of constant danger, and to hold onto dignity when everything else is taken away.
Sarah Zia, Senior Editor, Penguin Select, shares her journey with the book, ‘Working on Letters from Gaza has been a lesson in humanity. These narratives offer more than just a glimpse into extraordinary circumstances—they provide us with an opportunity to connect with the quiet strength that resides in everyday resilience. It is vital that we give these voices the space they deserve, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the raw, heartfelt truths of these experiences. I am truly honoured to help share these intimate reflections with a global audience, as they remind us that even in the harshest moments, our shared humanity endures.’
Manoj Satti, SVP, Sales and Product and Division Head – Penguin Select, says, ‘Letters from Gaza stands as a testament to the irreplaceable role of storytelling in capturing the truth of human experience. With this publication, Penguin reaffirms its commitment to amplifying vital voices and bringing urgent, necessary stories to a global audience. Letters from Gaza is a book that demands to be read, shared, and remembered—a powerful reminder of the enduring strength of the written word in the face of devastation. As publishers, we are privileged to bring these deeply important narratives to readers across the world, ensuring that stories of survival, courage, and hope are never lost to silence.’
About Penguin Random House SEA
Penguin Random House SEA was established in 2018 to discover and publish local and international voices across English-language adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction formats for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, and Myanmar. As part of Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, the publishing house is also dedicated to its mission of nourishing a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers. Headquartered in Singapore, Penguin Random House SEA brings the spotlight on local authors from the region and simultaneously open the Southeast Asian market to diverse international titles. It is home to several popular books, award-winning and bestselling, like The House of Little Sisters by Eva Wong Nava, The House on Calle Sombra: A Parable by Marga Ortigas, The American Boyfriend by Ivy Ngeow, Mistbound by Daryl Kho, My Lovely Skull and Othe Skeletons by Tunku Halim, The Heart of Summer by Danton Remoto, My Mother Pattu by Saras Manickam among others.
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