Book Title: The Journey of Birds to Qaf Mountain

Due to its artistic and innovative standard. An interesting book in a simple and pleasant language.

It uses wisdom, visual aids, original drawings and good production.

It is an excellent model for child literature.

Hooda Shawa Qaddumi
Kuwait

Name : Hooda Shawa Qaddumi
Nationality : Kuwaiti
Date of Birth : 29/8/1964
Occupation : English Language Instructor –
Language Center / Kuwait University

Academic Qualification:
* MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
College of New Jersey – U.S.A.
2002
* BA in Economics & Political Science
The American University in Cairo
1986

Professional Experience:
* 1999 – 2006 English Language Instructor, Language Center / Kuwait University
* 1998 – 1999 English Language Instructor, British Council / Kuwait

Professional Activities
Organizing and developing professional development workshops for Arabic Department, Bayan Bilingual School / Kuwait:
• The Story as an educational resource in the classroom.
• Developing public speaking and communication skills in the classroom.

Drama Scripts:
• Simurgh – A mobile theatre performance (March 2007).
• Galatia – Loyac Drama Club (Abdul Aziz Hussein Cultural Center) (July 2007).
• Animal Island - Loyac Drama Club (In process).

Publications:
* Anbar – Illustrations by artist Jamal Abdul Raheem
Qurtas Publishing - 2004
* The Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf – Illustrations by Vanessa Hodgkinson
Saqi - 2006