Laila El-Haddad — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of the James Beard Award for excellence in culinary writing and storytelling.
Co-author of 'The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey', now in its expanded third edition.
Author of 'Gaza Mom: Palestine, Politics, Parenting, and Everything In Between'.
Former correspondent for Al Jazeera English Online in Gaza.
Consultant for international organizations including the World Food Programme and UNDP in Gaza.

Biography

Laila El-Haddad is a Palestinian author, journalist, consultant, and public speaker based in the United States. Her work explores the intersections of food, politics, and identity, amplifying the everyday stories of Palestinians.

As a former correspondent for Al Jazeera English Online in Gaza, El-Haddad has witnessed how narratives are shaped. Her writing and speaking aim to reclaim that narrative through culture, cuisine, and personal storytelling.