
ASAASKA SUUGAANTA SOOMALIYEED
This book is about the methodology of analyzing and understanding the interpretive framework of Somali poetry. Poetry is the greatest form of artistic expression in the Somali language.
This book is published by Scansom Publishers in November 2007
Author: Abdulfatah Abdullahi "Gacmadheere"
Dabkuu Shiday Darwiishkii (The Fire Ignited by the Dervish Movement
This is a historical play outlining The Dervish Movement, a movement that fought the longest anti-colonial war in the Somali History for over two decades.
Diiwaanka Gabayada - Gurmad 4 (A collection of Somali poems- vol
Thebook contains 66 selected poems from over 40 different best-known Somali poets at different times (from as far as 18th centaury until
today 2001). The majority of these poems have not been published before. It contains 166 pages (4-color cover). It is published by Scansom in 2001.
Author: Mohammed Sh. Hassan.
Diiwaanka Gabayada - Gurmad Caddadka 5aad
The book contains 65 selected poems from over 34 different best-known Somali poets at different times (from as far as 18th centauryuntil today 2006). Many of the leading Somali poets for the last two
centuries are included in this collection.
ISBN 91-976346-0-3
Diiwaanka Gabayada- Gurmad 1 (A collection of Somali Poems Volum
contains 80 selected poems from over 50 best known Somali poets. Over 80% of these poems have not been published before. The book contains 170 pages (4-color cover). It is published by Scansom in 1998.
Authors: Mohammed Sh. Hassan, M. A. Hassan. A. H. Rooble. The second edition was re-printed in September 2002.
ISBN 91-9722411-9-9
Diiwaanka Heesaha Soomaaliyeed 2
The book approximately contains 195 songs from different singers and songwriters at different times. The book contains 238 pages. Over eighty percent of these songs have not been published before. The book
contains 238 pages (4-color cover). It is published by Scansom in 1999.
Author: Mohammed Sh. Hassan.
ISBN 91-972411-4-8
Diiwaanka Heesaha Soomaaliyeed 3 (A collection of Somali Songs v
The book contains 193 songs contributed by the Somali women who made a substantial contribution to the development of Somali Arts and culture.It is published by Scansom in May 2000. Author: Mohammed Sh. Hassan.
ISBN 91-973 67111-6-8
Diiwaanka Heesaha Soomaaliyeed Vol. 4 (Collection of Somali Song
This book gives an in depth analysis of the different stages and phases passed through the means of Somali songs. The book has over 70 songs performed by more than 50 different artists and
song writers. The purpose of the book is to serve as an index guide for
the contributions made by many different artists.
Author: by Mohammed Sh. Hassan. Published by Scansom Publishers in March 2004. ISBN 91-974409-3-0
Diiwaanka Hilin Hayaan.
ISBN 978-91-976661-0-6 Diiwaanka Hilin Hayaan. This is one of the richest compilation of Somalipoetry and playwright written by one of the leading Somali poet and
playwright Abdi Mohammed Amin for the last forty years ( from
1960-1990). The book is published in 2006. It contains 196 pages.
Diiwaanka Maahmaahyada Soomaaliyeed Caddadka labaaad
This book contains more than 1500 proverbs with their definitions and meanings, as well as over 100 idioms used in different regions of Somalia. The book contains 190 pages. It is Published by Scansom
Publishers in Feb. 2005. The book has 4-color cover.
Author: Mohammed Sh. Hassan.
ISBN 91-974409-9-X:
Diiwaanka Maansada Timacadde
This is a compilation of poetry of the late great Somali poet Abdullahi Suldaan Timacadde. It contains over 125 different selected poems covering a longperiod of Somali history starting from 1920-1970’s. The poems highlight a lot of historical events such as the post independence movements. The
book is published in 2006 and contains over 316 pages. Author: Boobe Yuusuf Ducaale.
Durbaan Garasho
Durbaan Garasho (The poems of Abdulkadir A. Shube)
The poet is currently one of the leading poets in Somalia. Most of his poems are about reconciliation and nation building. Almost all the poems are related to
the events in Somalia during this difficult period of time. Many of the poems are so interesting that they are giving the nation hope and bright future while many others highlight the sad reality of the civil. The book is published in April 2007 by Scansom Publishers. ISBN 91-96348-3-8/978-91-976346-3-2
Faaliyihii la Bilkayday (Sheeko Xariirooyin Soomaaliyeed)
contains a much chosen collection of 115 Somali folktales probably the best Somali Narrative folklore. The book is divided in to two parts.Part One is completely Somali Section while Part Two is in English.
The book is published in 2006.
ISBN 5-86748-051-8
Hagarlaawe
This is one of the most important compilation of Somali poetry written by one of the leading Somali poets and compiled for the last thirty five
years (from 1970-2007). The book is published in 2007.
Hiyi Durugsan
The book consists of more than 100 different kinds of Somali poems, songs, proverbs and other literary collection. It is one of the rare collections conducted during this difficult
period of time in the Somali History.
Author: Abdullahi F. Warsame ( Lecture) and published by Scansom Publishers in Feb. 2010
Geel waa Magool Xoolaad Suugaanta Geela
Camels are often the subject of literature, proverbs, songs, and folktales. In the Quran, the camel is referred to as "a gift given to men from God." Camels are also often the subject of poetry, which is an important part of Somali literature.
Published by Scansom Publishers in May 2006. Author. Khalid Cali. ISBN 91-974409-5-7
KAALINTA SUUGAANTA HAWEENKA SOOMALIYEED
The book contains 65-70 selected poems conducted by Somali Women. Traditionally Women dominated the composition of Somali Songs and arts. There are many poems specifically addressing weddings, farming, household works, animal grazing, as well as many poems which are related to the events of the Somali civil war. Many poems arespecifically conducted for gender equality and many other important
issues. The book was published in April 2007 by Scansom Publishers


