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
#UAEReads – #WorldKidLit Wednesday with Emirati Kid Reviewers: Meet Some Amazing Women From The Middle East
Noor Al Owais here. This book talks all about 25 amazing women from the Middle East, with some women that are from the past, and some are from current times. Amazing Women Of The Middle East: 25 Stories To Inspire Girls Everywhere Author: Wafa Tarnowska (Lebanon/UK/Australia) Illustrators: Christelle Halal (Lebanon), Hoda Hadadi (Iran), Sahar Haghgoo (Iran/UK), … Continue reading #UAEReads – #WorldKidLit Wednesday with Emirati Kid Reviewers: Meet Some Amazing Women From The Middle East
Announcing the 2024 Global Literature in Libraries Initiative Translated Young Adult Book Prize Shortlist
The 2024 GLLI Translated Young Adult Book Prize Committee is very pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2024 prize. This is the sixth year of the GLLI Translated YA Book Prize, which recognizes publishers, translators, and authors of books in English translation for young adult readers, aged 12 through 18 inclusive. Publisher submissions to … Continue reading Announcing the 2024 Global Literature in Libraries Initiative Translated Young Adult Book Prize Shortlist
Global Literature in Libraries Initiative 