In 2022, the Kingdom of Anateek awoke to extraordinary news: its victory in the International Prize for Arabic Children's Literature in the Picture Book category for 2022 ("Etisalat Prize" previously). A historic moment that embodied how adhering to authenticity and cultural identity can open the doors to glory and foster dialogue with diverse global cultures.
🎖 The award was proudly received by:
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Ms. Wi'am Ahmed – CEO of Alia Publishing House
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Ms. Manar Hazzaa – Author
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Ms. Basma Hossam – Illustrator
🌟 In celebration of this achievement, the UAE Board on Books for Young People, in collaboration with Alia Publishing House, organized a special storytelling workshop at the Dubai Public Library, bringing children together in an interactive atmosphere full of art and imagination. The workshop included artistic activities inspired by the world of the Kingdom of Anateek, where children participated in drawing their favorite foods and creating their own endings for stories, in an experience that connected creativity and identity.
