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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.