Sheikh Zayed Book Award
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Edition 2 (2008) Winner
Hooda Shawa Qaddumi
フーダ・アル＝シャワー・カドゥーミ
Hooda Shawa Qaddumi
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- United Kingdom
- Nationality
- Palestinian, Kuwaiti
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Residence History
- United Kingdom → Kuwait
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Professor
- Active Years
- 2009-
- Affiliations
- Kuwait University (Professor of English)
- Influenced By
- Farid al-Din al-Attar
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University in Cairo | — | Economics and Political Science | BA | — | Egypt |
| The College of New Jersey | — | Education (Teaching English) | MA | — | United States |
| Kuwait University | — | Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies (in progress) | MA（在学） | — | Kuwait |
American University in Cairo
Economics and Political Science
Degree:
BA
Country:
Egypt
Earned a BA in Economics and Political Science
The College of New Jersey
Education (Teaching English)
Degree:
MA
Country:
United States
Master's degree in Education (Teaching English)
Kuwait University
Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies (in progress)
Degree:
MA（在学）
Country:
Kuwait
Pursuing a second master's in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sheikh Zayed Book Award (Children's Literature) | The Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf | 児童文学 | Sheikh Zayed Book Award | 受賞 |
| 2009 | Beirut International Book Fair — Best Direction Book Award | The Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf | 児童書部門 | Beirut International Book Fair | 受賞 |
Sheikh Zayed Book Award (Children's Literature)
2008
Work:
The Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf
Category:
児童文学
Organization:
Sheikh Zayed Book Award
Result:
受賞
Beirut International Book Fair — Best Direction Book Award
2009
Work:
The Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf
Category:
児童書部門
Organization:
Beirut International Book Fair
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
A Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf
2009 Children's literatureA lyrical, allegorical children's tale following birds on their journey to the mystical Mount Qaf. The story draws inspiration from Sufi poet Attar's 'The Conference of the Birds'.
journeymysticismallegorybirds
The Animal’s Vs the Humans at the Court of the King of the Jinn
2012 Children's / Young adultA fable-like tale that stages a conflict between animals and humans before the king of the jinn, raising social and ethical questions.
justicesocial critiquefable
The Yellow Man
Children's / Young adultDetails are scarce; the title suggests a fable or allegorical portrait centering on a titular 'yellow man'.
allegoryidentity
The Secret Revealer
2013 Children's literatureA children's story themed around secrets and revelations. Specific details are limited.
secretscoming of age
The Elephant’s Journey
2015 Children's literatureA journey story featuring an elephant protagonist, likely addressing friendship and overcoming obstacles for a young audience.
friendshipadventure
Apollo on Gaza Beach
2017 Children's / Young adultThe title suggests a story with regional or historical resonance related to Gaza; detailed information is not well documented.
regionalismsymbolism
Bibliography
- A Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf
- The Animal’s Vs the Humans at the Court of the King of the Jinn
- The Yellow Man
- The Secret Revealer
- The Elephant’s Journey
- Apollo on Gaza Beach
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyrical, poetic proseallegorical and symbolic narration
- Recurring Motifs
- birdsjourneysmysticism (Sufi influences)animal fables
Legacy
Hooda Shawa Qaddumi is recognized in the Arab world for her children's and young adult literature, notably winning the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for 'The Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf'. As an educator at Kuwait University she has influenced younger writers and scholars.
Trivia
- Born to a Palestinian father and a British mother; raised in the United Kingdom.
- Resides in Kuwait and works as a professor of English at Kuwait University.
- Won the 2008 Sheikh Zayed Book Award (Children's Literature) for 'The Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf'.