In one of her books, Fauzia Minallah says, ‘the sky is filled with so much light that the people are able to see their own mistakes.’
On Challenges in Children’s Books in the Middle East: Commercial and Contextual
From Gulf News: ‘There’s a need to bring children back to books,’ says one author, while another points to publishers’ reticence to promote area folktales.
Ahmed Al Ameri: ‘Teach Them When They’re Young’ at Sharjah Reading Festival
As suggested by the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival’s slogan, ‘Discover a Lifelong Friend,’ Ahmed Al Ameri sees early-age immersion as crucial.
Kalimat’s First Decade of Publishing in the UAE: ‘Deals Don’t Happen Overnight’
‘At the beginning I was taking small, calculated steps and worrying too much,’ says Emirati publisher Bodour Al Qasimi as Kalimat turns 10 years old.
Sharjah Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition Gains in Submissions
A substantial uptick in submissions to the illustration exhibition, deepens the field for visitors and for visual artists working in children’s publishing.
The UAE’s Sharjah Book Authority Launches a ‘Virtual Reality Book’
Embracing young people’s pleasure in technology, the Sharjah leadership experiments with a VR presentation of literature for children, based on the the life of the UAE’s founder.
Malaysia’s Wen Dee Tan Wins Illustrator’s Award at Sharjah
Malaysian children’s book illustrator Wen Dee Tan, who won the top prize at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, discusses the mission of her work.
Voices From Sharjah’s Children’s Reading Festival
The ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival has become a major attraction for families and young readers in the region, and publishers are taking notice.
Scenes from the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
The recent Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival offered a unique spectacle for readers and a snapshot of children’s book publishing issues in the Middle East.