Ebtisam Al-Beiti
Ebtisam Al-Beiti is an Emirati children's author and Senior Specialist in Quality Improvement at KHDA, championing early literacy through storytelling and school visits.
Giselle Onanian
Giselle Onanian is the author of Alfie & Oak, drawing on a lifetime as a "grown up expat" in Dubai to help children and families navigate life far from home.
Kathy Urban
A passionate storyteller and advocate for early literacy, Kathy’s books are rich in imagination, curiosity, and the small wonders of the world children inhibit.
Yasmin El-Rouby
Dr. Yasmin El-Rouby is the author of the Misty Mole Children's Books. She has combined medical expertise with public health advocacy, education, and storytelling to raise awareness of early vision intervention and myopia management while improving access to quality eye care in underserved communities.
Zulekha Khan
An early years educator and leader from the UK and living in Dubai for the past twenty years. Having recently submitted my manuscript for publishing I am excited about my journey as a new author. Reading for pleasure and sharing stories with children is one of my passions. Spreading a love for reading amongst the early years is my goal.
Maheen Zeeshan
Maheen Zeeshan is a primary teacher and children’s author who creates engaging stories that inspire curiosity, kindness, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading in young learners.
Rhuar Dean
Rhuar is a poet and writer from London, currently living and working in Abu Dhabi. He hopes he will never grow up. His poems and fiction have appeared in a number of magazines and collections, including in Litro, the Interpreter's House, Crannog, Open Pen and the Londonist. His stories have also been performed in London, Leicester and New York.
Aprajita Singh
Aprajita Ramsagar Singh is a writer, social impact leader and coach whose work spans international development, storytelling and strategic partnerships. Based in Dubai, her stories draw on nature, community and cultural memory, and are written for the children we are raising and the children we once were.
Sara Taher
Sara Taher is a lively children’s author and storyteller who brings plenty of laughs, energy and interaction to stories that help children explore mindfulness, self-awareness and their wonderfully busy minds.
Dr. Lamya Tawfik
I am a trilingual (English, Arabic, Italian) storyteller, a certified Parenting and Kids Life Coach and a creative arts facilitator.
Sarah Diab
I’m an early childhood education specialist and passionate storyteller who believes stories come alive when children are invited to participate, imagine, and explore. I’m currently in the process of publishing my first book, bringing my passion for interactive storytelling to young readers.
Giuliana Giardina
Giuliana Giardina is a first-time children’s book author whose greatest inspiration has been learning to see the world through her children's eyes. In her books, she hopes to capture that sense of wonder and remind young readers and their parents that the world can feel enchanting when we take the time to see it truly.
Saira Arian
Saira Arian, winner of Editor's Choice (Edinburgh Short Story Award), writes minimalist short fiction rooted in her Pakistani heritage. She's also completed a children's series full of folklore, humour and heart.
Charlotte Emily Jones
I am Charlotte Emily Jones ... a primary school teacher, children's author and business owner calling Dubai home for the past 9 years.
Soukaina Kouton
Soukaina is the founder of NEYA (نية), an author and early childhood advocate creating stories and practical tools that help children build social-emotional skills, resilience and confidence to thrive across home, school and community.
Michaela Cooper
Welcome to ‘The Starling Adventures’ series, which follows the Starling family as they navigate new friendships, exciting journeys, and unforgettable life experiences.
Michele Ziolkowski
Michele is an archaeologist and a children’s book author. Her son, Suhail, who is autistic, inspired her books. The themes of her books focus on kindness and inclusion.