Children’s books
Egypt parliament committee discusses children’s books with sexual and extremist content
Books
January 14, 2020
Egypt parliament committee discusses children’s books with sexual and extremist content
A member of Egypt’s House of Representatives Dalia Youssef submitted an early day motion to discuss sexual and extremist content…
“Wiki”magazine: encouraging French-speakers to read one kid at a time
Society
December 3, 2017
“Wiki”magazine: encouraging French-speakers to read one kid at a time
French speakers in Egypt can sometimes feel like fish out of a bowl. Few understand their language, discipline or even their culture.…
Where are the children’s books about the ‘Arab Spring’?
Books
March 11, 2012
Where are the children’s books about the ‘Arab Spring’?
At this year’s Cairo International Book Fair, the most sought-after books were those about Arab revolutions. Titles about revolution, in…
Unwelcome at ‘The Fox Hotel’
Books
December 1, 2011
Unwelcome at ‘The Fox Hotel’
“The Fox Hotel” is a great title for a children’s book, implying all sorts of amusing possibilities. Is it…
In other words: When translation stifles local talent
Books
November 15, 2011
In other words: When translation stifles local talent
In the US and UK, the word “translation” is often an instant buzz-kill for publishers. Most consider translation synonymous with…
Love till the last breath: Remembering artist Adli Rizkallah
Art news
September 16, 2010
Love till the last breath: Remembering artist Adli Rizkallah
Last night, at the age of 71 and following a long illness, Egyptian painter, writer and children’s books illustrator Adli…
Mohie al-Dien al-Labbad: A great loss for Egypt and the Arab world
Books
September 7, 2010
Mohie al-Dien al-Labbad: A great loss for Egypt and the Arab world
Last Saturday, at the age of 70, renowned Egyptian cartoonist and graphic designer Mohie al-Dien al-Labbad passed away.Al-Labbad began drawing…
Egypt’s youngest writer takes on WWIII
Books
May 23, 2010
Egypt’s youngest writer takes on WWIII
"First I'd like to dedicate this book to the children of Gaza," states 11-year-old Janna Gohar in the release of…