Najla Al Owais, Mariam AlJaberi, Al Zahra Al Jaberi, and Noora Anwahi here. A 2023 SURE+ research grant was led by Dr. Myra Bacsal with her team members consisting of College of Education undergraduate students Noora Anwahi, Mariam Aljaberi, Al Zahra Aljaberi, and PhD candidate Najla Al Owais. We started this journey in May 2023 … Continue reading #UAEReads: An Arabic and Emirati #UNSDG Picture Book Library (Part 2 of 2)
#UAEReads: A Daughter Reviews Her Father’s Short Story Collection
Najla Al Owais here. Disclaimer: I’m reviewing my father’s book here, whilst I may not be the most impartial reviewer, I think this book will strike a nostalgic chord with any Emirati because of its subject choice, and with non-Emiratis, because it provides an angle that is not usually accessible to them. (Al Furdha) The … Continue reading #UAEReads: A Daughter Reviews Her Father’s Short Story Collection
#UAEReads – Monday Reading: My Little World by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dr. Abdulla Alsharhan
Eqlima Ali Dinar here. It’s Monday, What are You Reading is a meme hosted by Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers (new host of Monday reading: Kathryn T at Book Date). The year 2023, the year of Sustainability in the United Arab Emirates, saw Dubai hosting the Conference of Parties 28 (COP28) in Expo City Dubai, a destination … Continue reading #UAEReads – Monday Reading: My Little World by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dr. Abdulla Alsharhan
#UAEReads – An Interview with Emirati Artist Maitha Al Khayat: Meet the Prolific and Beloved Artist from UAE
Najla Al Owais here. I clearly remember the first time I came across a book by author and illustrator Maitha Al Khayat, and it was around the time my eldest daughter was around 5 years old. The book that portrayed the adventurous grandmother “Grandma Moudi The Fashionista” was soon to be a staple in our … Continue reading #UAEReads – An Interview with Emirati Artist Maitha Al Khayat: Meet the Prolific and Beloved Artist from UAE
#UAEReads – Library Feature: Abu Dhabi Children’s Library
Najla Al Owais and Noora Anwahi here. Housed in the picturesque Al Hosn square, the Abu Dhabi Children’s library (by the Cultural Foundation) spreads over three sprawling floors with 5,250 square meters, where each floor includes immersive spaces designed with the UAE’s diverse nature and culture in mind. Opened in September of 2019, the library … Continue reading #UAEReads – Library Feature: Abu Dhabi Children’s Library
#UAEReads – Library Feature: Al Safa Art and Design Library, Dubai
Eqlima Ali Dinar here. Al Safa Public Library, which was renovated in 2019 and renamed Al Safa Art & Design Library, is among the eight community libraries in Dubai. This library holds a special place in my heart because it was conveniently located near my home, and it was where I would often gather with … Continue reading #UAEReads – Library Feature: Al Safa Art and Design Library, Dubai
#UAEReads – Poetry Friday: Poets of Arab Heritage Call Out To The Eye and the Night in Love Poems
Myra Garces-Bacsal here. Poetry Friday consists of wonderful people (teachers, librarians, authors, poets, book lovers) from the blogosphere who are committed to sharing life-nourishing poems every Friday. It is hosted voluntarily by various people every week. As explained by Mary Lee Hahn here, it serves as "a gathering of links to posts featuring original or shared … Continue reading #UAEReads – Poetry Friday: Poets of Arab Heritage Call Out To The Eye and the Night in Love Poems
#UAEReads: Feeling Empty after Finishing a Good Book – A Saud Al Sanousi Special
Fajer M. Bin Rashed here. When you finish a book, where does the longing go? I often feel guilty of getting attached to book characters. That is, characters from books I fall in love with. I see myself longing to read more about their experiences. I long for moments where (especially) round characters exemplify their … Continue reading #UAEReads: Feeling Empty after Finishing a Good Book – A Saud Al Sanousi Special
#UAEReads: An Armenian-Syrian Reader’s Musings on Elif Shafak’s “The Bastard Of Istanbul”
Meghry Vasken Nazarian here. The Bastard Of Istanbul Author: Elif Shafak Publication Language: English Published by: Penguin Books Publication Year: 2007 (originally published 2006 in English) Translated from: Turkish to English by the author (and translated to 19 languages including Armenian) Translated Title: Baba ve Piç Theatre Adaptation: Italy ISBN: 9780143112716 Literary Award: Orange Prize … Continue reading #UAEReads: An Armenian-Syrian Reader’s Musings on Elif Shafak’s “The Bastard Of Istanbul”
#UAEReads – #WorldKidLit Wednesday with Emirati Kid Reviewers: Proverbs, Sayings, and The Value Of Honesty – A 2-in-1 Special
Abdulla Al Owais here. Today, I will share two books with you. The first one is about Kana Kana, a man who lives with his wife in a small house, and one day a colorful bird visits them. Kana Kana Author: AbdulAziz Al Musallam (Emirati) Illustrator: Nasim Abaein (Iranian) Published by: Kalimat (2013) ISBN: 978-9948-20-220-2 They thought … Continue reading #UAEReads – #WorldKidLit Wednesday with Emirati Kid Reviewers: Proverbs, Sayings, and The Value Of Honesty – A 2-in-1 Special
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