Sayed Kashua, Monday, February 22, 7 p.m., Joynes Reading Room

Bestselling Israeli-Palestinian author, journalist, and TV show writer Sayed Kashua reflects about the use of humor in his works across genres. Kashua will speak about his weekly column in Israel’s newspaper Haaretz and his hit TV show Arab Labor, and about addressing serious political and social issues through the lens of humor. While supplies last, interested students may inquire in person at the front desk of the Joynes Reading Room to receive a free book by Kashua.