International Award for Arabic Children's Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 5 (2013) Winner
Noura al Noman
ヌーラ・アル＝ノーマン
Noura al Noman
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- United Arab Emirates
- Languages
- Arabic, English
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Children's book author, Science fiction writer
- Active Years
- 2010-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE University | Faculty of Arts (English) | Department of English | 学士 | — | United Arab Emirates |
| American University of Sharjah | Translation studies (graduate) | Department of Translation | 修士 | — | United Arab Emirates |
UAE University
Faculty of Arts (English)
/ Department of English
Degree:
学士
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Studied English
American University of Sharjah
Translation studies (graduate)
/ Department of Translation
Degree:
修士
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Master's degree in translation
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Etisalat Children's Books Award — Best YA Book | Ajwan | Best YA Book | Etisalat Children's Books Award | 受賞 |
Etisalat Children's Books Award — Best YA Book
2013
Work:
Ajwan
Category:
Best YA Book
Organization:
Etisalat Children's Books Award
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ajwan
2012 Young adult science fictionFollows a 19-year-old heroine on an interplanetary quest to rescue her infant son from an organization that seeks to turn him into a super-soldier. The plot reflects political concerns, depicting those who exploit minorities for power.
YouthPower and oppressionParental loveAdventure
Mandaan
2014 Young adult science fictionSequel to Ajwan, continuing characters and settings from the previous novel and expanding on the broader social and cosmic conflicts.
SequelResistanceCommunity vs. individual
Qutta Qutna (Cotton the Kitten)
2010 Children's illustrated bookA children's illustrated picture book.
Children's literatureAnimals
Kunfuth Kiwi (Kiwi the Hedgehog)
2010 Children's illustrated bookA children's illustrated picture book.
Children's literatureFriendship
Bibliography
- Qutta Qutna (2010)
- Kunfuth Kiwi (2010)
- Ajwan (2012)
- Mandaan (2014)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear, narrative-driven YA styleCombines adventure with social themes
- Recurring Motifs
- Coming-of-ageAbuse of powerCommunity vs. individuality
Legacy
Considered one of the pioneers of Arabic-language young adult science fiction. Recognized for popularizing SF for younger readers and incorporating social and political themes into YA narratives.
Quotes
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I wrote because I could not find young-adult science fiction in Arabic for my daughter to read.
Source: Interview on World SF Blog (2013) (2013)
Trivia
- Represented the UAE at the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
- Won the Etisalat Children's Books Award — Best YA Book in 2013.
- Began writing due to lack of YA science fiction in Arabic.