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Araboh.Com: Getting Serious About Making Arabic Fun
There is an article in The National about Jinanne Tabra, the young founder of Araboh.Com, who’s aiming to up the fun quotient of Arabic children’s literature. From the article: Although she was fluent in spoken Arabic, she struggled to read … Continue reading
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‘Diwan Kids’ Now Open in Zamalek
My husband has been there, and described it as “a toy store.” (Nothing against toy stores, but that was how he experienced it.) I’ll have to visit and see for myself…
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Celebrating Al-Balsam’s First Year
From an article in Al Masry Al Youm: Balsam al-Saad took a moment on 1 May to assess a momentous first year at Cairo’s only children’s bookstore, and to survey the long road ahead. Readings, drawings, singing, talks and art … Continue reading
Day of Events to Celebrate al-Balsam’s Birthday: كل سنة وانت طيب، يا البلسم
Cairo’s first children’s bookstore—Al-Balsam Bookstore—will be celebrating its first birthday this Egyptian Labor Day. Continue reading
Children’s Bookshop News: First-ever Opens in Dubai, One-Year Anniversary of Cairo’s
A new children’s bookstore has opened its doors in Dubai.
The shop, called كان ياما كان (Kan Ya Ma Kan, the equivalent of “Once Upon a Time”), is located at الاتحاد مول on شارع الخوانيج. Continue reading
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Tagged Al-Balsam Bookstore, كان ياما كان, الاتحاد مول
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October Book Events for Kids (in Cairo)
For kid-oriented events at Diwan, look at their calendar (on the right side of the page) and click on the individual dates. Shorouk had some great readings for kids over the summer (especially at my favored Korba store), but I’m … Continue reading
Where Are the Best Places to Buy (Arabic) Children’s Books in Cairo?
The top 5 places to buy children’s books in Cairo are…. Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Bookshop, Al-Balsam, Alef, Bookspot, Diwan, Kotob Khan, Sherouk
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Reading with Fatima Sharafeddine: ‘This is Going to be the Best Day of My Life’
My elder son is prone to a bit of hyperbole—the quote is his—but he really does love books and bookstores. If your child would be excited to meet Abou Treika and get the man’s signature on a beloved football, my son would be just as excited to meet Kenneth Grahame (unfortunately deceased) or Daniel Pinkwater, Walid Taher or Fatima Sharafaddine. Continue reading
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Tagged Al Balsam Books, Fatima Sharafeddine
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Don’t-Miss Event for Cairo Kids: Fatima Sharafeddine at Balsam
If you don’t know Sharafeddine already, my goodness, read more here. Continue reading
Cairo Bookstore Visit: The Children’s Section of Alef (Merghany)
We made our first visit to the Merghany Alef yesterday evening (open since summer 2009), and of course the first thing anyone would notice is that it’s lovely, well-designed, and spacious. It was a pleasure to pass time inside. Continue reading
