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Special “إقرأ هنا وفي كل مكان” Events Begin Today

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Special events surrounding the “إقرأ هنا وفي كل مكان” or “Reading Here, There, Everywhere” awards are scheduled to begin today with a 6 p.m. event featuring author/illustrator Walid Taher, origamist OzOz, illustrator Yasmine Nashabeh and author Najla Nusseir. The events will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Heliopolis Diwan bookstore.
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عفاف طبالة Wins Sheikh Zayed Award for البيت والنخلة!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

Congratulations and مبروك to الدكتورة عفاف طبالة, who has won the Sheikh Zayed award for Children’s literature with her البيت والنخلة, The House and the Palm. Continue reading →

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And the Winners of ‘Reading Here, There & Everywhere’ Are… | إعلان الفائزون بمسابقة مؤسسة آنا ليند “اقرأ في كل مكان” الإقليمية

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

ألف مبروك يا وليد، إبتسام، حسني، عفاف، هنادي، نجلاء ياسمين، فاطمة، و سينان!

I think the only one I’ve read is أحلام الحيوانات. Can’t wait to see the rest! Continue reading →

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‘Reading Here, There, Everywhere’ Award Announcement Delayed

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

It seems that they’ve selected the winner, but the announcement will be delayed. Continue reading →

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‘Reading Here, There, Everywhere’ (إقرأ في كل مكان) Awards to Be Announced ‘In Next Couple of Days’

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

The jury meeting is today taking place to select the winner(s) of the Anna Lindh Foundation “Reading Here, There & Everywhere” regional award | لجنة التحكيم تجتمع اليوم لإختيار الفائز بجائزة مؤسسة آنا ليند “إقرأ في كل مكان” الإقليمية Continue reading →

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Breaking News! Fatima Sharafeddine’s فاتن Wins 2010 ‘Best Book’ Prize at Beirut Fair

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

The “Best Book” prizes for children’s literature are out at the 2010 Beirut Book Fair, and Fatima Sharafeddine’s first young-adult (YA) novel, فاتن, has very deservedly taken first prize. Continue reading →

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‘Fiction for Kids with Special Needs’ Deadline Tomorrow: What Award Would You Sponsor?

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

Deadline for submitting your entries for the call for “Best Fiction Book for Children with Special Needs” is November 25th, 2010: That is, tomorrow! Continue reading →

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Notes from Sharjah: Comments on Etisalat Prize, New Partnership with Orion

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

The children’s side of the Sharjah International Book Fair has been abuzz with energy. Continue reading →

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At This Saturday’s Event, Walid Taher to Give Sneak Peek at New Book!

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

Acclaimed, award-winning, funny Walid Taher will talk about his soon-to-be-released: “أحلام الحيوانات”. (We can also pester him on the topic ofالنقطة السوداء, I assume.) Continue reading →

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Deadline Extension: Reading Here, There & Everywhere Award | تمديد الميعاد النهائي: جائزة اقرأ فى كل مكان

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

Publishers! In the hubbub over the Etisalat award, did you forget about “Reading Here, There, & Everywhere”? Because the Anna Lindh Foundation must not have gotten your submission yet, as they’re extending their deadline to Nov. 10. Continue reading →

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