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26 April ­— 2 May 2017
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
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Positivity and Happiness
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Excellence and Creativity
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Reading
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Art
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Pocket Theatre
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Storytellers
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Madness of Letters
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Read A Story
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Supporters
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Participants
introduction
Arts, letters, numbers, games and activities to suit all tastes
and ages; Creativity Corner offers real experiences that will
introduce your children to science and knowledge through fun and
entertainment.
Experience our exciting workshops that combine skills, arts,
letters, colours and images to help create the distinctive world
of childhood. Enjoy our reading sessions, where children can
ask questions and discuss books with the authors. Or take a free
journey through the exciting world of “storytellers”, the authors of
our ancestors.
At Creativity Corner, we enrich children’s experiences, giving them
an opportunity to stimulate their imagination.
Positivity and
Happiness
This section offers a variety of workshops for children and
adults in the field of leadership development, performance
improvement and dissemination of the concept of positivity
and happiness.
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Positivity and Happiness
WorkshopS Description
Make Your Dreams Come True
This session is about facing challenges and realising dreams. Is it important to declare our
aspirations and what are the challenges in doing so? What is the significance of the sublime
meaning a dream embodies?
Social Networking — A Double-edged Sword
There are pros to social networking, however there are also cons, such as harassment and
intellectual extremism (both religious and ideological). This session will address these concerns
and show you how to protect yourself and your children.
Positive Energy
An introduction to energy that will explore the difference between positive and negative energy and
the importance of self-knowledge. How does energy influence selection and decision-making. What
are idle thoughts made of? How to do I create a positive attitude? How can I be happy?
Positive Energy and Family Happiness
An introduction to energy that will explore how to make your family happy. This session will look at
the difference between positive and negative energy and the importance of self-knowledge. How
does energy influence selection and decision-making. What are idle thoughts made of? How does
one create a positive attitude? How can we be happy?
Creativity and Innovation
Who am I? What is the difference that I want to make? Find out what the answers to these questions
say about you in this workshop, which will look at the relationship between creativity and innovation
and what separates the two. It will explore the components that make up creative personalities and
reactive ones.
Positivity and Happiness
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Wed - 26 April
Thur - 27 April
Fri - 28 April
Make Your Dreams Come True
Make Your Dreams Come True
Social NetworkingA Double-edged Sword
(Adults)
Social NetworkingA Double-edged Sword
(Adults)
Positive Energy
(Children)
Positive Energy
(Children)
Positive Energy and Family
Happiness
(Adults)
Positive Energy and Family
Happiness
(Adults)
Positive Energy and Family
Happiness
(Adults)
Creativity and Innovation
(Children)
Creativity and Innovation
(Children)
Creativity and Innovation
(Children)
Creativity and Innovation
(Adults)
Creativity and Innovation
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Creativity and Innovation
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Positivity and Happiness
Sat - 29 April
Sun - 30 April
Mon - 1 May
Tue - 2 May
Make Your Dreams Come
True
Make Your Dreams Come
True
Make Your Dreams Come
True
Make Your Dreams Come
True
Social NetworkingA Double-edged Sword
(Adults)
Social NetworkingA Double-edged Sword
(Adults)
Social NetworkingA Double-edged Sword
(Adults)
Social NetworkingA Double-edged Sword
(Adults)
Positive Energy
(Children)
Positive Energy
(Children)
Positive Energy
(Children)
Positive Energy
(Children)
Positive Energy and Family
Happiness
(Adults)
Positive Energy and Family Positive Energy and Family
Happiness
Happiness
(Adults)
(Adults)
Positive Energy and Family
Happiness
(Adults)
Creativity and Innovation
(Children)
Creativity and Innovation
(Children)
Creativity and Innovation
(Children)
Creativity and Innovation
(Children)
Creativity and Innovation
(Adults)
Creativity and Innovation
(Adults)
Creativity and Innovation
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Creativity and Innovation
(Adults)
Positivity and Happiness
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Excellence and
Creativity
This section will offers distinctive workshops and
edutainment programmes to develop a child’s personality
and skills.
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Excellence and Creativity
WorkshopS Description
Creative Mind
The Japanese method (Genius MAP) for children’s mental calculation is an internationally renowned
and effective method for whole-brain development.
Have Fun in the World of Space
“Fast-track” is a scientific and interactive content-based programme aimed at developing a child’s
creative character and instilling a lifelong love of learning.
Good Manners
“Let’s Contemplate with Annoos” is a creative and comprehensive approach aimed at building a moral
and creative character in the Arab Muslim child.
Stars of Innovation
“Robotechs” is a programme that uses fun and innovative methods to teach children about science,
engineering, technology and mathematics.
The Little Scientist
“The Stars of Science” will conduct scientific experiments to enable the child to better understand
himself and the world around him.
The Little Painter
“Art and Crafts” teaches a child how to integrate fine arts and performing arts in all areas of their life.
The programme will help to develop a child’s personality and teach them learning skills.
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Wed - 26 April
Thur - 27 April
Fri - 28 April
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
Have Fun in the World of Space
Have Fun in the World of Space
Good Manners
Good Manners
Stars of Innovation
Stars of Innovation
Stars of Innovation
The Little Scientist
The Little Scientist
The Little Scientist
The Little Painter
The Little Painter
The Little Painter
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
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Excellence and Creativity
Sat - 29 April
Sun - 30 April
Mon - 1 May
Tue - 2 May
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
Have Fun in the World of
Space
Have Fun in the World of
Space
Have Fun in the World of
Space
Have Fun in the World of
Space
Good Manners
Good Manners
Good Manners
Good Manners
Stars of Innovation
Stars of Innovation
Stars of Innovation
Stars of Innovation
The Little Scientist
The Little Scientist
The Little Scientist
The Little Scientist
The Little Painter
The Little Painter
The Little Painter
The Little Painter
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
Creative Mind
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Reading
The reading section offers specialised workshops to
encourage children to read help make reading a consistent
habit.
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Reading
WorkshopS Description
The Nectar of Books
“Read and Challenge,”
This independent reading programme will offer a collection of engaging and interesting stories for
all age groups. The workshop, whose slogan is “Read and Challenge,” will look at reading challenge
competitions that encourage children to summarise books and therefore increase reading retention.
The Story Time Show
Gather around little ones, it’s Story Time! Join Ilyas and Duck on their adventures as author Omar
re-enacts his exciting stories to a mesmerised (and sometimes drooling) group of toddlers.
Shadow Tales
A modern workshop designed to employ “shadows” in the creation and telling of stories. The
presentation is innovative, interesting and enjoyable.
Help Me Read
All visitors are welcome to attend this workshop and read to children to help them gain an
appreciation for reading. This is part of the El Kheir (charity) initiative, which was launched by the
Future Generations Library to coincide with this Year of Giving in the UAE.
World’s Classics
This workshop aims to introduce children to their cultural heritage through age-appropriate excerpts
from the world’s classics.
Read and Enjoy
A range of activities and electronic games related to reading.
Sheikh Zayed: A Trilogy
“Our Leaders, Our Role Models.”
This independent reading programme’s slogan is “Our Leaders, Our Role Models.”
This workshop will present and discuss the children’s collection about Sheikh Zayed, the founding
father of the United Arab Emirates.
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Friends of the Galaxy
In this semi-fictional story each planet produces and uses its own type of recyclable material
and must separate the waste and clean the galaxy properly. The purpose of the story is to raise
awareness in children about the importance of public cleanliness, sorting of waste at the source,
teamwork and cooperation.
The Fragrance of Our Heritage
“Arabic Coffee the traditional Arabic Gulf ritual of hospitality”
In this workshop we seek to connect children with the heritage of their ancestors and to introduce
them to the traditional Gulf ritual of Arabic coffee. Children will learn about this symbol of Arab
hospitality through the book “The Methods of Preparing and Ritual of Serving Arabic Coffee”. They
will handle the tools used in the making of Arabic coffee, learn the terminology and taste samples of
different types of Arabic coffee.
Creative Children
“Read, Create, Innovate” in this workshop covering a wide range of sciences, such as chemistry,
astronomy and physics. The programmeme is endorsed by the “Creativity Club,” which was launched
by the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Centre.
Reading with a Paintbrush
“ Artistic & cognitive glances”
This workshop will serve as an introduction to colours, their psychological effects and aesthetic
implications. The workshop will also display some of the colours used in children’s stories.
Reading as Therapy
This training workshop is intended to give children and their parents an introduction to the positive
psychological effects of reading. The workshop will also review the different kinds of books that can
contribute to a child’s self-composure.
Colour and Read
Drawing, painting and clay-art activities for all age groups.
Reading Has Its Own Magic
This independent reading programme will offer a collection of fascinating stories for all age groups to
encourage a love of reading.
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Reading
I am an Author I can write, I am an Illustrator I can draw
In our workshops we don’t simply read the book, we bring it to life! We turn this “learning” session into
a “doing” session, making the drama and power of our lessons very real.
Reading the Picture
This distinctive workshop (slogan: “Read and Create”) is intended to give children an introduction to
another type of reading, namely, the reading of pictures. Children are exposed to the skills of reading
facial expressions and body language.
Watch and Narrate
Younger children will be bedazzled by the visual presentations in this workshop.
Our Journey with a Book
The theme of this independent reading programme is “Planting and Harvesting” and will offer a
collection of fascinating stories for all age groups to encourage a love of reading.
The Paths of Giving
5 Minutes of Giving
His Highness, the President of the United Arab Emirates, deemed 2017 the “Year of Giving,” and this
workshop is dedicated to teaching children the importance of charity using innovative teaching
models for children of all age groups.
Paper Clippings
A variety of art workshops.
I Know More
“Think and Search” at this workshop about different types of child-friendly search engines and how to
access to the world’s secrets through e-searching.
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The Treasure of Our Values
This workshop (slogan: “Our Ethics-Our Lives”) will review the values that characterise UAE society
and offer guidance on the need to preserve them. The country will introduce moral education as part
of its curriculum in all schools next year.
Book Reading Session with child author Anaahita Chauhan
Anaahita, who wrote The Mystery of the Lost Plant when she was only eight will read then answer
questions. This will be followed by the distribution of activity sheets related to the book.
I Know My Rights
This extremely important workshop is intended to give an introduction to children’s rights in conjunction
with the first Charter of Children’s Rights launched by the UAE. Children will enjoy the collection of
stories about the topic, with the goal that they will grow up as part of the Conscious Generation and
Safe Generation.
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Reading
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Wed - 26 April
Thur - 27 April
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The Nectar of Books
(Read and Challenge)
Sheikh Zayed: A Trilogy
(Our Leaders, Our Role Models)
11:00
I am an Author I can write, I am
an Illustrator I can draw
Friends of the Galaxy
Fri - 28 April
9:00
The Fragrance of Our Heritage
(Arabic Coffee and the traditional Arab Gulf ritual of hospitality)
12:00
Shadow Tales
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Help Me Read
Help Me Read
Help Me Read
World’s Classics
Creative Children
(Read- Create- Innovate)
Reading with a Paintbrush
(Artistic and cognitive glances)
Read and Enjoy
Read and Enjoy
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Reading
Reading as Therapy
Colour and Read
Sat - 29 April
Sun - 30 April
Mon - 1 May
Tue - 2 May
Reading Has Its Own Magic
Our Journey with a Book
(Planting and Harvesting)
The Nectar of Books
(Read and Challenge)
The Treasure of Our Values
(Our Ethics- Our Live Fences)
I am an Author I can write,
I am an Illustrator I can draw
The Storytime Show
The Storytime Show
Book Reading Session
with child author Anaahita
Chauhan
I Know More
(Think and Search)
I Know My Rights
(Conscious Generation.. Safe
Generation)
Reading the Picture
(Read and Create)
The Paths of Giving
(5 Minutes of Giving)
Help Me Read
Help Me Read
Help Me Read
Help Me Read
Watch and Narrate
Watch and Narrate
World’s Classics
Watch and Narrate
Read and Enjoy
Paper Clippings
Read and Enjoy
Paper Clippings
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Art
The art section offers a range of workshops for children to
discover their talent in modeling and visualising with clay.
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Art
WorkshopS Description
Book Pencil Topper
A great way to encourage children to write, draw and develop their strength in holding a pencil is by
making a Jumping Clay pencil topper.
Bookmarks
Make reading more fun with awesome Jumping Clay bookmarks. Perfect reading buddies and cute as
can be!
Doughnut Key Chain
Mix and stretch the clay to create a key chain of your favourite flavour doughnut.
Owl Picture Holder
Make a picture holder in the shape of an owl using high-quality air-dry clay. It’s a great way to display
your children’s pictures without worrying about glass frames
Panda Jar
With skillful fingers and a lot of imagination, you can turn a simple plastic jar into a lovely accessories
jar by using high quality air-dry clay.
Thank You Card
Create your own Jumping Clay Thank You cards with your kids to thank the people that work hard
in your community. Give the gift of gratitude to your mail person, trash collector, house assistants,
fireman or policeman.
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Wed - 26 April
Thur - 27 April
Fri - 28 April
Book Pencil Topper
Doughnut Key Chain
Bookmarks
Owl Picture Holder
Book Pencil Topper
Doughnut Key Chain
Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Owl Picture Holder
Panda Jar
Book Pencil Topper
Doughnut Key Chain
Bookmarks
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Art
Sat - 29 April
Sun - 30 April
Mon - 1 May
Tue - 2 May
Bookmarks
Book Pencil Topper
Thank You Card
Doughnut Key Chain
Owl Picture Holder
Panda Jar
Bookmarks
Panda Jar
Bookmarks
Book Pencil Topper
Thank You Card
Doughnut Key Chain
Owl Picture Holder
Panda Jar
Bookmarks
Panda Jar
Bookmarks
Book Pencil Topper
Thank You Card
Doughnut Key Chain
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Pocket Theatre
Origin of a Tale combines live sculpture and drawing, relying
on La Fontaine’s legacy of poetry, Kalila wa Dimna and its
Indian precursor The Panchatantra.
The central element of the performance is clay, which will be
modeled live out of layered sheets, piles and blocks by the
artists of “Collective Kahraba”.
Since 2006 the Lebanese performing arts company
has sought to meet audiences wherever they are. They
have performed across Europe as well as in Russia and
Japan.
Wed - 26 April
Thur - 27 April
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Fri - 28 April
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Pocket Theatre
Sat - 29 April
Sun - 30 April
Mon - 1 May
Tue - 2 May
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
Pocket Theatre
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Storytellers
El Hakawati (The Storyteller)
With all the electronic devices children are exposed to from a
young age, only a few of them are familiar with the profession
known as El Hakawati (The Storyteller). The ancient art of
storytelling has nearly died, but this is an opportunity to
hear the tales of the Orient, the classic fables that reside in
the consciousness of the Arab people.
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Wed - 26 April
Thur - 27 April
Storytellers
Storytellers
Storytellers
Storytellers
Fri - 28 April
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Storytellers
Storytellers
Sat - 29 April
Sun - 30 April
Mon - 1 May
Tue - 2 May
Storytellers
Storytellers
Storytellers
Storytellers
Storytellers
Storytellers
Storytellers
Storytellers
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Madness of
Letters
The written word in China and the Arab world is an art
itself. In this workshop children will learn to write in these
languages, and the results will be published in a book and
an accompanying poster entitled the “Madness of Letters”.
Wed - 26 April
Thur - 27 April
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Madness of Letters
Madness of Letters
Fri - 28 April
Sat - 29 April
Madness of Letters
Sun - 30 April
Mon - 1 May
Tue - 2 May
Madness of Letters
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Read a Story
Bring along a copy of the author’s book and join an exclusive
storytelling session with [Rania Zaghir]. Have your picture
taken with this acclaimed children’s author and get your
book signed in this exclusive Abu Dhabi International Book
Fair meet-and-greet opportunity.
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Read a Story
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Wed - 26 April
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Read a Story
Read a Story
with Rania Zaghir
Thur - 27 April
Fri - 28 April
Sat - 29 April
Sun - 30 April
Mon - 1 May
Tue - 2 May
Read a Story
with Rania Zaghir
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Supporters
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SUPPORTERS
Sheikh Mohammad Bin Khalid Al Nahyan
Association for Future Generations
The Sheikh Mohammad Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Association for Future Generations is a national cultural
foundation intended to foster national culture, identity and loyalty for future generations. H.E. Sheikha
Dr. Shaima Bint Mohammad Bin Khalid Al Nahyan is the chairperson for the society, which was
established in 2009.
KTalk Coaching & Consulting
KTalk Coaching and Consulting specialises in leadership development and performance enhancement
solutions. The company’s clients include regional royal families, political and public figures, CEOs,
executives from the director level to the C-suite. They also work with middle management, supervisors,
entrepreneurs, non-profits, government, multinational organisations and individuals. They won the
Acquisition International Association’s award for the best UAE executive coaching entity in 2016.
Tadweer
Tadweer is a government entity that handles the collection, transport, treatment, and safe disposal
of waste in an efficient and economical way across the emirate of Abu Dhabi and implements waste
reduction, reuse and sorting-awareness programmes. Tadweer also spares no effort to provide support
for all events that aim to educate communities on the importance of preserving the environment
and encouraging others to adopt proper environmental behaviour that will advance sustainable
development.
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Jumping Clay
Jumping Clay is marvelous clay that is distinctive from other clay products available in the market.
It is composed of non-toxic, harmless, water-soluble filler and is therefore perfectly safe for children.
The worldwide educational franchise aims to offer a new and exciting way into the magical world of 3D
learning so that children “Learn Through Play”.
Takamul Academy
Takamul Academy is the first training centre specialising in edutainment after-school programmes
to focus on children’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual development through Science
Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics. Takamul unleashes every child’s talents through a
holistic (whole-child) approach to education and empowers caregivers such as parents and teachers
through professional and personal development training.
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Participants
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Participants
Rania Zaghir
Ms. Zaghir is a Lebanese writer and publisher of children’s books that have
earned her numerous awards. Her latest book Haltabees Haltabees won
the Berlin International Literature Festival Book Award (2015), while other
titles have been translated into 20 languages. In 2007, Ms. Zaghir founded Al
Khayyat Al Saghir Publishing House, which devotes special attention to picture
books that are engaging, quality literature and aim to develop the Arab child’s
artistic and social awareness. She is also the co-founder and curator of the
International biannual children’s literature conference known as What a Story!
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Mohammad Abdul Halim
This international leadership development specialist was named one of
the 100 best global coaching leaders award in 2016 and won the executive
coach of the year award that same year. Halim is a leadership development
expert, an international executive coach, entrepreneur, writer, columnist & TV
commentator and a member of the International Coach Federation.
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Marwa Karoura
An international coach and member of the International Coach Federation,
Karoura is also an Emotional Social Competency Inventory (ESCI) accredited
assessor. The winner of the 2016 best executive coach of the year award is
also a leadership development expert, inspirational speaker, writer, columnist
and TV commentator and leadership assessor.
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Naseem ‘Alwan
This Lebanese storyteller and librarian at the Public Library of Mtein graduated
from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus. Naseem believes that
tales are not mere words and clowning intended to entertain children and
adults, rather they denote history, culture and peoples’ way of life recounted
by generations. Her activities include reactivating children’s theatre at the
Public Library of Mtein. She is the author of two stories entitled Marzouk and
Ma’touk (2012), and The Woolen Hat (2013) published by Asala Publishing
House in Beirut. She has participated in numerous festivals.
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Khadijah Kudsi
Ms Khadijah Kudsi is an acclaimed children’s author, filmmaker, entrepreneur,
and community leader. Best known among her works is the bilingual Noura’s
World series, which has delighted thousands of children throughout the UAE
and around the region. Trained in information systems management, Khadijah
is also an established organisational leader, working actively to promote the
learning and welfare of children through a variety of school and after-school
initiatives, including the Boy and Girl Scout programmes of the UAE. Originally
from Saudi Arabia, Khadijah is a long-time resident of Abu Dhabi, where she
lives with her husband and four children. She brings deep understanding
of Arab tradition and culture and the creative energy and imagination that
inspires children of all ages.
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Eric Deniaud
The co-founder of Collective Kahraba, Deniaud is a graduate of the National
University in the Arts of Puppetry in Charleville-Mézières, France. Since 2002,
he has been acting, directing and set designing in many performances,
especially those with puppets. He collaborates with companies in France,
Canada, Vietnam, Japan and Lebanon. He co-founded Collective Kahraba
in Beirut in 2007 and is involved in all its performances and international
tours. Since 2011, he has been the co-director of Nehna wel Amar wel Jiran,
a multidisciplinary festival organised by Collective Kahraba in Beirut. He will
be co-directing the Hammana Artist House, an artist residency to be opened
in summer 2017.
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Aurelien Zouki
The co-founder of Collective Kahraba was born and grew up in Lebanon. After
his theatre studies in Paris, Aurelien worked as an actor with different directors
and choreographers in France, Europe and Lebanon. He moved back to Beirut
in 2007 and founded Collective Kahraba, an artist collective with whom he
creates several performances that tour locally and internationally. In 2011, he
co-directed the Nehna wel Amar wel Jiran, an outdoor festival in Beirut that
features 40 artists and attracts over 4,000 people. He will be co-directing the
Hammana Artist House, an artist residency to be opened in summer 2017.
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Omar Khawaja
Omar is a Muslim-American author/entrepreneur who was born in Saudi Arabia
and has family roots in Pakistan. He grew up in New York and now lives in the
Washington D.C. area with his wife, three young kids, and lots of noise.
Omar received the 2014 and 2015 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards silver
medal for his debut book, Ilyas & Duck Search for Allah, and his second book
Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid-al-Fitr. He is the first Muslim
children’s book author to receive such a nationally recognised award.
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Participants
Anaahita
Anaahita published her first book, The Mystery of the Lost Plant, when she
was only eight years old. She intends to bring diversity to children’s books by
bringing in children-authored books. Her message to all the children is not only
to start reading and writing but also to let them know that they don’t need
to wait to grow up to start working towards their dreams. They must actually
start today, so they gain experience and expertise by the time they grow up.
Her larger aim is to increase the interest and love for, and to provide access
to, good books to every child in this world. With this intent, she has conducted
reading sessions in schools, book fairs, literary festivals, and has donated her
book in public libraries in the UAE.
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