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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morgane Thuret
Morgane Thuret is a children's author, entrepreneur, and intercultural specialist renowned for her captivating educational series, The Babel Corner (Age 6-12). With a wealth of international experience across six countries, she crafts immersive storytelling that bridges cultures, languages, and history.
Maha Alkhalawi
A whimsical, fun way to learn more about your inner self in Arabic! Welcome to the Life-kit series with Maha.
Sabrina Shah
With over 12 years of experience working for publishing companies in the UK, Sabrina Shah now focuses writing her own children's books. From picture books to spooky middle grade novels and young adult thrillers.
Dina O. Nasr
Early Years Consultant, CPD Trainer and children’s author helping parents and educators transform story time into language-rich learning that inspires confident, curious readers and a lifelong love of books.
F.G. Qiyara
Policy consultant, trainer, educator, lifelong learner and former eclectic homeschooler. Passionate about inspiring a new generation of readers, F. G. Qiyara blends technology, investigation and fast-paced storytelling to engage today's screen- aware generation whilst rekindling the joy of reading.
Saniya Chughtai
Award-winning children’s author and founder of The Wadi Tribe, Saniya creates adventurous, culturally rich stories filled with unforgettable characters, imagination and heart.
Lina Abdulkarim
A storyteller at heart, Lina traded MRI scans for storyboards - her books turn hard truths into gentle, honest conversations that resonate with children and adults alike.
Rania R.H.
Author of Leaving Sherwood House and Leaving the Nest. Rania is a certified Mindful Parent Educator, life coach and mother of five, with over two decades supporting families internationally.