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.
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.
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.
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.
Stephanie Robert
Stephanie Robert has a degree in psychology from the University of Ottawa, Canada. She has a passion for learning about and understanding the effect of positive psychology on the child’s mind.
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.
Fanan Kilani
Passionate about the Arabic language and focused on instilling love and connection to the Arab identity, heritage and culture.
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.
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.