“Are You Listening” is a journey of sound, sight and story. Zaynab Mohammed is a writer and award-winning performance poet whose work pays homage to the cultures of her Iraqi, Lebanese and Palestinian ancestors. Inspired by her family’s hardships, Zaynab is a visionary creative who has been healing herself through the written word by sharing her story and giving her audience reflections into love and empowerment. “Are You Listening” is her first book, adapted from her one-woman play of the same name that has been touring since 2023. Zaynab lives and works in Nelson where she hosts the Nelson Poetry Slam.

Hosted in partnership with Helena Bryn-McLeod this event will take place in the barn at The Root, the food truck will be open for 2 hours prior and 1 hour after the event. Out of courtesy for Zaynab the food truck will not be serving during her performance which takes place from 7pm-8pm.