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: 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 – Monday Reading: International Comic Creators at the Emirates Lit Festival 2024
Myra Garces-Bacsal 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). Last week, I shared the books that found me during the recently concluded Emirates Airline Festival of Literature with the Magrudy's bookshop providing a delectable array of books … Continue reading #UAEReads – Monday Reading: International Comic Creators at the Emirates Lit Festival 2024
Global Literature in Libraries Initiative 