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Children’s Literature Seminar in Cairo

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award joined an assembly of renowned cultural and literary figures in a seminar entitled “Children’s Literature: Shaping the Future” as part of its participation in Cairo International Book Fair On Sunday. The Speakers included Professor Salah Fadl, member of the Advisory Committee of the Award and Seminar moderator, Mrs. Huda Al Shawwa Qadoumi, winner novelist in the Children’s Literature Category of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for 2008, and Professor Mohammad Ali Ahmad, winner in the Children’s Literature Category of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for 2008. The seminar was preceded by a press briefing during which Mr. Rashed Al Oraimi, Secretary General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, briefed the audience about the Award and its work; he also went over the seminar agenda and presented the discussion panel. .