Dania Rajendra

  • Unburdened

    A secret between a man and a woman from the time of a catastrophe shadows a young relationship in our time of a secret war. (Excerpted in the Brooklyn Rail.) Asia Society Presents a reading of Modest Productions Unburdened by Rehan Ansari A Reflection On The 10th Anniversary of 9/11… Read more ⇢

  • Got orange?

    Yesterday, I presented my orange sensory and symbolism workshop for the writers at the Suffolk County Community College Literary Festival. My students came up with amazing stuff — and some new analysis of the primary text, Gary Soto’s Oranges — and bright and sometimes hilarious ideas for their own orange-inspired… Read more ⇢

  • In defense of dessert polyamory

    It’s Spring. Well, here in Baltimore, it’s almost Spring-like. The blooming trees and occasional warm day have me contemplating spring cleaning. (Contemplating allows me to put off completing it.) You can wash your windows, winnow your facebook friends list to people you actually know, purge those piles of paper. And… Read more ⇢

  • Happy (or whatever) Valentine’s Day

    Happy Valentine’s Day. Hope it brings you some sugar, however you like it best. I like it best raw, and I do adore a boozy application. Inspired by my travels (I’m in India), my upcoming reading, and my post today about my true story on the blog for the charity… Read more ⇢

  • I’m reading on March 1 in Manhattan

    Spirits writer Kara Newman hosts the second drink.think, readings all about beverages, on March 1 at Jimmy’s 43 (43 E 7th St., at 2nd Ave., NYC). Kara kindly calls me a “bright young thing” here. Come by for a drink at 6:30. Readings begin at 7. Don’t forget to RSVP.… Read more ⇢

  • Oil and Water… is out!

    Oil and Water…And Other Things That Don’t Mix, an anthology of conflict, includes my essay “Loving Lola” and it’s out today! Proceeds from the book benefit the Bay Area Food Bank and Mobile Bay Keeper. (Buy the book here or, better yet, request it at your local bookstore.) I’m thrilled… Read more ⇢

Dania Rajendra

writes to showcase solidarity across many kinds of difference.

thanks for reading my words