SAL/ON

A Blog of Seattle Arts & Lectures

“Silence is a limb,” by Fatra Hussein

My limbs go loose. Digging deeper and deeper into the earth. As if they are searching for food. My blood seeps out. I wince at the wound. It’s been there since I learned how to talk. It kept me silent when they wronged me. My throat is dry. I search for water as if she […]

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“An Ode to Books and Those Who Create Them” by Jennifer Duval

Simply put, SAL would be lost without our volunteers. Their generosity and kindness, know-how and long memories keep our events running smoothly. Enjoy these reflections on volunteering with SAL from one of our longtime volunteers, Jennifer Duval!   Joy Harjo will be my sixtieth. If I did my math correctly and was able to recall […]

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Partner Spotlight: Humanities Washington

SAL was thrilled to partner with Humanities Washington on our Literary Arts Series event with Joy Harjo on February 27th. Their support, through funding provided by Humanities Washington and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the United We Stand Initiative, made the evening possible. Learn more about their programs and events below! […]

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“Dear Spanish,” by Mateo Acuña

Hello old friend. Have you stopped hiding from me? Have you stopped pretending that you’re listening just around the corner, is that why you touch me with silence? Or is it because two worlds are tearing me apart and I don’t have enough native blood in my mouth to bring you as sacrifice? You of […]

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Faces of SAL: Jamie Miller

Welcome to the SAL board, Jamie Miller! To welcome Jamie to the board, we spoke to her about her PNW activities, old favorite reads, and what a great day is . . .  When you’re not doing SAL Board things, you can be found… at a hockey rink anywhere in the Pacific NW, including Canada and […]

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Faces of SAL: Allison Augustyn

Welcome to the SAL board, Allison Augustyn! To welcome Allison to the board, we spoke to her about her storied history with SAL, recent favorite reads, and her favorite SAL event . . .  When you’re not doing SAL Board things, you can be found… Former SAL staff, current patron, now board member! I’m a leadership […]

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Faces of SAL: Sunny Hong

Welcome to the SAL board, Sunny Hong! To welcome Sunny  to the board, we spoke to her about her favorite SAL events, her history of volunteering, and her work on the board . . .  What does working as a SAL board member really mean? What do you do all day? I serve SAL by […]

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Faces of SAL: Naria Santa Lucia

Welcome to the SAL board, Naria Santa Lucia! To welcome Naria to the board, we spoke to her about her favorite book as a kid, her philanthropic work, and her love for WITS . . .  When you’re not doing SAL Board things, you can be found… Running, hiking with my husband, nagging my teenage kids, […]

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An Illustration From Sohla El-Waylly’s Event

If you’ve been following us for a while, you may know Tessa Hulls, the “SAL Official Doodler” and author of the forthcoming graphic novel Feeding Ghosts (MCD Books, 2024). We were so lucky that Tessa attended our SAL Presents event with Sohla El-Waylly on February 1, 2024, and captured the evening in doodle form! Take a peek […]

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“Time is Funny and Sad” by Hafsa Muse

Time is how flowers grow slow. Time is how flowers die fast. Time is a fox that used to be a cat. Time is the past that used to be the future. Time used to be a clock. Time is a frog dancing on a cat. Time is like a leaf blowing off a tree. […]

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