A Conversation with Emirati Poet Asma Aljeelani.
#UAEReads – Poetry Friday: Verses Abound – A Conversation with Emirati Poet Asma Al Jailani
A Conversation with Emirati Poet Asma Aljeelani.
#UAEReads: Young Voices of Arabia Celebrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Najla Al Owais here. Whilst I was waiting for my kids to finish a looming workshop in the House of Wisdom, Sharjah (see House of Wisdom #UAEReads posts here and here), I started browsing through their children’s library, my favorite part of the library. It wasn’t long before I had accumulated a few books to … Continue reading #UAEReads: Young Voices of Arabia Celebrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
#UAEReads: An Arabic and Emirati #UNSDG Picture Book Library (Part 2 of 2)
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: An Arabic and Emirati SDG Picture book Library (Part 1 of 2)
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 SDG Picture book Library (Part 1 of 2)
#UAEReads – An Interview with Emirati Artist Sana Al Falasi: Meet the “Curious Nomad” from the UAE
Najla Al Owais here. As it so happens, one afternoon I was stuck in what you might call an Instagram doom scrolling paralysis when a post appeared on my feed that instantly gained my attention. Upon clicking on the profile, I was introduced to an Emirati illustrator’s profile with the pen name “The Curious Nomad”, … Continue reading #UAEReads – An Interview with Emirati Artist Sana Al Falasi: Meet the “Curious Nomad” from the UAE
#UAEReads – #WorldKidLit Wednesday with Emirati Kid Reviewers: A Spotlight On My Favorite Stories by Beloved Emirati Author Maitha Al Khayat
Noor Al Owais here. Grandma Moudi is a Fashionista is a picture book by author/illustrator Maitha Al Khayat about a grandma who likes to travel around the world and go on adventures. Grandma Moudi is a Fashionista Author: Maitha Al Khayat Illustrator: Vanina Starkoff Published by: Kalimat (2017) ISBN: 9789948181484 Languages: Arabic and Italian Noura tells us about her … Continue reading #UAEReads – #WorldKidLit Wednesday with Emirati Kid Reviewers: A Spotlight On My Favorite Stories by Beloved Emirati Author Maitha Al Khayat
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