Results 2023

Go out to Life

Winner 2023 Picture Book

Results 2023

Go out to Life

Winner 2023 Picture Book

Book Details

Author Luma Azar
Illustrator Hanan Kai
Publisher Jabal Amman Publishers
Publication Year 2023
Book Size 20 x 25 cm
No. of Pages 50 Pages
ISBN 9789923121078

Book Overview

Since that bad, terrible thing happened, Salim feels unsafe. Without any reason, he is often afraid that something or someone will harm him. These feelings have led Salim to avoid many people and stay away from many things, believing that by doing so, he is protecting himself and staying safe from harm. What Salim doesn't realize is that this behavior keeps him away from many essential and beautiful things in life, such as friends, joy, and love... and even the treasure on the map! In fact, it keeps him away from life altogether. With a little help, Salim comes to realize that there is no need for all this withdrawal to be safe and that he can come out into life and live it instead of just observing it from afar.

About Author

She is a children's writer with a series of books focusing on children's mental health to her credit. She received a grant from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation as part of the "Write" program, and two of her titles were included in the "101 Children's Books/2011" list published by the Anna Lindh Foundation for intercultural dialogue. These titles are "Yaa Laitani Batata" and "Ana Rasmot Al Nuqta." She has authored seven other works, the latest being "Mithl Awraq Al Shajarah" (Like Tree Leaves). She is also specialized in the field of arts and currently works as an advisor for the visual arts program at the Haya Cultural Center.

About Illlustrator

Hanane Al Kai is a Lebanese art director, painter, and graphic designer specializing in children's books. She collaborates with global companies such as Facebook, BBC, and Hachette. Hanane has been the recipient of several international awards, including the Bologna Prize in 2016 and the Sharjah Award in 2016. She has also been shortlisted for various other awards, such as the Global Illustration Award for four consecutive years and the Etisalat Award in 2016 and 2018. In the beginning of her career, Hanane decided to focus on projects with a cause, and she worked on several projects for refugees, including four books with Hachette and Ayyam Publishing, which achieved global success and were translated into 20 languages. In her free time, Hanane enjoys spending time in nature, exploring new civilizations, and reading about humanitarian and psychological subjects.

About Publisher

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