Rawan Alyahmadi
Rawan Alyahmadi is an Emirati writer and illustrator creating books that speak from the heart to the heart.
Helen Farmer
Helen Farmer is a best-selling children’s author, journalist and broadcaster based in Dubai. A mum of two and lifelong lover of books, she writes warm, relatable stories inspired by family life, helping children explore big feelings, ask questions and start conversations about the world around them.
Kirsten Rock Keogh
Irish author and qualified coach who is passionate about the power of stories. Kirsten loves to spark imagination, joy and connection between children and their families.
Hershey Gargash
Hershey Gargash is a children’s author and journalist inspiring young minds through joyful storytelling, nature, mindfulness and sustainability, bringing Wixie the Worm Saves the Planet to life through interactive experiences.
Sarah Abdallah
Sarah Abdullah is a UAE-based children’s author, Arabic poet, and translator whose work brings together books, storytelling, songs, and creative content for young audiences.
Rucha Daryani
Rucha Daryani founded The Second Act after a stroke at 38. She writes for children living through the moment a home changes, often overnight, and everything shifts around them.
Charlotte Bryth
Charlotte Bryth is a French children’s author based in Dubai, creating gentle, thoughtful stories that help families approach important conversations with children naturally and confidently.
Meera Al Marzooqi
Meera Almarzooqi is a children’s author inspired by her son’s curiosity and imagination. She creates stories that encourage young readers to explore, dream, discover, and see magic in everyday moments.
Dana Alqinneh
Dana is an early childhood educator, writer, and mother of three raising third culture children. A trauma-informed specialist, she writes about home and belonging.