Understanding Conflict: Talking to Kids About Israel and Palestine | Reza Aslan with Sanjoy K. Roy

Celebrated academic, writer, and presenter Reza Aslan's recent book, A Kids Book About Israel and Palestine, lays out context to the conflict while examining the possibilities of an open conversation for a shared peaceful future in our world. In conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy, Aslan attempts to equip parents and educators with the tools to address this complex topic with clarity and sensitivity. Reza Aslan is a renowned writer, commentator, professor, Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer, and scholar of religions. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award, Aslan is the author of three internationally bestselling books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, and An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville, which was nominated for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography. His producing credits include the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers and the hit CBS comedy United States of Al. He is the host and executive producer of CNN’s Believer and Rough Draft with Reza Aslan, as well as co-host, along with Rainn Wilson, of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake. His newest book is titled A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine. Sanjoy K. Roy is Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, which produces over 33 festivals in 42 cities and 17 countries, including the world’s largest literary gathering — the Jaipur Literature Festival and international editions of JLF. He is a founder-trustee of Salaam Baalak Trust. Roy is the Co-chair of the Art and Culture Committee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He has been conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of the University honoris causa by University of York, UK, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the arts and society. Follow us on – Website - https://jlflitfest.org/ Facebook -   / jlfinternational   YouTube -    / jlflitfest   Instagram -   / jlfinternational   Twitter -   / jlflitfest   #palestine #israel #literature