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.
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.
Evisa Simpson
Evisa Simpson is a Dubai-based children’s author who writes magical stories that inspire kindness, creativity and confidence, inviting children to imagine, join in and have fun.