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Noura al Noman

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Noura al Noman

プロフィール

性別
女性
国籍
United Arab Emirates
言語
Arabic, English

経歴

職業
Writer, Children's book author, Science fiction writer
活動期間
2010年〜

学歴

UAE University
Faculty of Arts (English) / Department of English
学位: 学士
国: United Arab Emirates
Studied English
American University of Sharjah
Translation studies (graduate) / Department of Translation
学位: 修士
国: United Arab Emirates
Master's degree in translation

受賞歴

Etisalat Children's Books Award — Best YA Book
2013
対象作品: Ajwan
部門: Best YA Book
主催: Etisalat Children's Books Award
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Ajwan

2012年 Young adult science fiction

Follows 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年 Young adult science fiction

Sequel 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年 Children's illustrated book

A children's illustrated picture book.

Children's literatureAnimals

Kunfuth Kiwi (Kiwi the Hedgehog)

2010年 Children's illustrated book

A children's illustrated picture book.

Children's literatureFriendship

全著作

  • Qutta Qutna (2010)
  • Kunfuth Kiwi (2010)
  • Ajwan (2012)
  • Mandaan (2014)

作風・主題

文体
Clear, narrative-driven YA styleCombines adventure with social themes
頻出モチーフ
Coming-of-ageAbuse of powerCommunity vs. individuality

評価・遺産

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.

引用

  • I wrote because I could not find young-adult science fiction in Arabic for my daughter to read.
    出典: Interview on World SF Blog (2013) (2013年)

豆知識

  • 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.