International Award for Arabic Children's Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (2014) Winner
Maya Fidawi
マヤ・ファダウィ
Maya Fidawi
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Lebanon
- Nationality
- Lebanese
- Languages
- Arabic, English, French, Portuguese
- Residence History
- Beirut (atelier "1930")
Career
- Occupations
- Illustrator, Artist, Workshop instructor
- Active Years
- 2000-
- Affiliations
- Atelier "1930" (Beirut)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanese University (Faculty of Arts) | Faculty of Arts | Fine Arts | BA | — | Lebanon |
Lebanese University (Faculty of Arts)
Faculty of Arts
/ Fine Arts
Degree:
BA
Year of Graduation:
2000
Country:
Lebanon
Some sources list a different alma mater (American University of Beirut), but primary references indicate she studied Fine Arts at the Lebanese University.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Saudi International Book Fair Award for Best Illustration | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2012 | Beirut International Book Fair Award for Best Illustration | — | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2013 | Arabi 21 Award (Arab Thought Foundation) for Illustration | — | — | Arab Thought Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature — Best Illustrations | — | — | Etisalat Award | 受賞 |
| 2017 | Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature — Best Illustrations | The Seven Day Lamb | — | Etisalat Award | 受賞 |
Saudi International Book Fair Award for Best Illustration
2012
Result:
受賞
Beirut International Book Fair Award for Best Illustration
2012
Result:
受賞
Arabi 21 Award (Arab Thought Foundation) for Illustration
2013
Organization:
Arab Thought Foundation
Result:
受賞
Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature — Best Illustrations
2014
Organization:
Etisalat Award
Result:
受賞
Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature — Best Illustrations
2017
Work:
The Seven Day Lamb
Organization:
Etisalat Award
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Seven Day Lamb
2017 Children's picture bookA warmly illustrated children's picture book emphasizing family bonds and empathy; noted for its delicate lines and soft colors.
familykindnessgrowing up
A Very Naughty Cat (قط شقي جدا)
Children's bookTitle referenced in sources; English title and publication details may vary by edition.
animalsmischief
Bibliography
- The Seven Day Lamb
- A Very Naughty Cat (قط شقي جدا)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Warm line work and soft color paletteFriendly character designStory-driven illustration
- Recurring Motifs
- animalsdomestic everyday lifechild's perspective
Legacy
A Lebanese children's book illustrator recognized regionally and internationally, winner of multiple Arab awards including the Etisalat Award. Based in Beirut with atelier "1930", she runs workshops and contributes to training emerging illustrators.
Trivia
- Runs an art atelier and space called "1930" in Beirut.
- Has worked on decorative drawings and murals including at the Phoenicia Hotel and the original Planet Hollywood.
- Winner of multiple Arab awards including the Etisalat Award.