Join us for a special storytelling and book launch celebrating Noor’s Heroes (Kaph Kids), the children’s book series by Myrna Ayad that introduces young readers to remarkable figures from the Arab world. Responding to sounding towards - -, the event will focus on two titles from the series dedicated to two iconic figures in Arab music and culture: Umm Kulthum and Ziad Rahbani. Myrna will read from the books, followed by creative activities for children led by Wasim Al Sisi.
Myrna Ayad is a writer, editor and cultural strategist specialising in the visual arts and culture of the Arab world and Iran. Over the past two decades, she has authored, edited and contributed to numerous books and publications, collaborating with leading international publishers including Rizzoli, Skira, Silvana Editoriale, Assouline, and Kaph Books. A frequent moderator, panellist and speaker, she advises luxury brands, government entities, private companies, and non-profit organisations on cultural strategy and publishing. She is the founder and author of Noor’s Heroes, a series of illustrated children’s books celebrating Arab greats who have shaped the region’s history, culture and society.
Join us for a special storytelling and book launch celebrating Noor’s Heroes (Kaph Kids), the children’s book series by Myrna Ayad that introduces young readers to remarkable figures from the Arab world. Responding to sounding towards - -, the event will focus on two titles from the series dedicated to two iconic figures in Arab music and culture: Umm Kulthum and Ziad Rahbani. Myrna will read from the books, followed by creative activities for children led by Wasim Al Sisi.
Myrna Ayad is a writer, editor and cultural strategist specialising in the visual arts and culture of the Arab world and Iran. Over the past two decades, she has authored, edited and contributed to numerous books and publications, collaborating with leading international publishers including Rizzoli, Skira, Silvana Editoriale, Assouline, and Kaph Books. A frequent moderator, panellist and speaker, she advises luxury brands, government entities, private companies, and non-profit organisations on cultural strategy and publishing. She is the founder and author of Noor’s Heroes, a series of illustrated children’s books celebrating Arab greats who have shaped the region’s history, culture and society.