Arts·Q with Tom Power

Hana Shafi's new book asks us to think about who we are in somebody else's story

The Canadian illustrator, essayist and poet talks to Q guest host Talia Schlanger about her latest collection of poetry and artwork, People You Know, Places You've Been.

The artist and poet's latest collection is called People You Know, Places You've Been

Head shot of Hana Shafi.
Hana Shafi's new illustrated book of poetry, People You Know, Places You’ve Been, is out now. (Bali Singh)

Hana Shafi is a Canadian illustrator, essayist and poet whose new book, People You Know, Places You've Been, takes us on a journey from public transportation to antique stores to waiting rooms, looking at the connections we create with total strangers as we go through our daily lives. She speaks with Q guest host Talia Schlanger about the book and the power of those seemingly mundane interactions. Plus, she reads a poem from the collection.

The full interview with Hana Shafi is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Hana Shafi produced by Cora Nijhawan.