Watery Eyes: Reflections of a Muslim Woman - Book Signing and Discussion

Synopsis: The poems of this collection meet at the intersection of faith and psychology. These words from the heart reach the heart. 

Yerusalem Work, poetess and educator, writes on Islamic themes. Her work inspires hope. She has written for MuslimMatters.org and Islamic Horizons. She earned a master’s degree in library science from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. 

For over 20 years, Taahir has served as the co-founder and host of Crescent Moon Nights, a Washington, DC community platform dedicated to creative arts and service. He has organized hundreds of events, including workshops, feed‑the‑homeless programs, and youth‑focused performances. Taahir has judged spoken word and poetry for the MIST Youth Tournament more than a dozen times, as well as Words Beats Poetry Slam and the Muslim Writers Collective Story Slam. A dynamic spoken word artist, Taahir continues to uplift and inspire communities through creativity and service.