Taghreed Najjar tells an engrossing tale of suspense and determination that follows 16-year-old Hussam after he witnesses his father’s arrest for allegedly being involved in a counterfeit money operation. Convinced of his father’s innocence, Hussam embarks on a perilous journey to gather evidence to exonerate him. The novel weaves together the narratives of Hussam and […]

Translated by Nathalie Sfeir. Arabic follows, original article Taghreed al-Najjar is a pioneer in the field of Arabic children’s literature. As the author of over a hundred books for children and young adults, and the founder of the Jordanian publishing house Dar al-Salwa, she has been recognized multiple times for her work. Taghreed al-Najjar is […]

A review of the book “The Doll” by Italian writer Elvira Rossi A lost doll, found after fifty years, connects three generations of women who share their stories through it. Their lives intertwine with the history of Palestine, starting from the Nakba of 1948. The doll, Sally, is left behind in a house in Jaffa […]