children’s literature

A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
Life & Style

A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters

Dina Elabd is a soft-spoken 22-year-old with an impressive, goal-driven vision. She’s tall with a surprisingly composed demeanor — one…
Egypt court frees Christian children over Islam insult
Egypt

Egypt court frees Christian children over Islam insult

An Egyptian court on Thursday ordered the release of two Coptic Christian children accused of insulting Islam, a source in…
Unwelcome at ‘The Fox Hotel’
Books

Unwelcome at ‘The Fox Hotel’

  “The Fox Hotel” is a great title for a children’s book, implying all sorts of amusing possibilities. Is it…
In other words: When translation stifles local talent
Books

In other words: When translation stifles local talent

In the US and UK, the word “translation” is often an instant buzz-kill for publishers. Most consider translation synonymous with…
Summer reading and activity guide for kids
Books

Summer reading and activity guide for kids

Egyptian schoolchildren worked especially hard this year. Now that it’s summer, they deserve to relax and have fun. But that…
New children’s books take on environmental issues
Environment

New children’s books take on environmental issues

Children’s books with a strong moral message are usually the least popular with readers. “Give the dough to baker,” one…
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