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Friday Fun: Storytime, Sensory Play, and Crafts

Friday Fun: Storytime, Sensory Play, and Crafts

Date: Friday, January 31, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 6:30 pm

Age: 5-10

Registration fee: 20 AED

Get ready for an exciting afternoon at Kutubna Cultural Center! The fun will start with sensory play, where kids can explore their senses with bins of rice, lentils, pasta, and hidden toys. Then, they can cozy up for story time with Lama El Naggar, who will read her book What Fills Your Wings?. To wrap up, little ones can get creative during an arts and crafts session with Nora Qudah, where they can take home the masterpieces they make.

Lama El Naggar is an Egyptian-Canadian author, designer, and engineer residing in the United States. Her profound appreciation for art and nature inspires her to create captivating children's picture books and educational materials that weave Islamic values into engaging narratives. As a dedicated wife and mother, she is committed to instilling a love for Islam and the teachings of the Prophet in her children. In her leisure time, Lama enjoys tending to her chickens and cherishing moments with her family. Her latest children's book, What Fills Your Wings?, has garnered enthusiastic feedback from readers worldwide. This beautifully illustrated, family-centered story teaches children that every action has an impact on us, either weighing us down or strengthening our Iman (faith), while serving as a wonderful introduction to the life cycle of a butterfly.

Nora Qudah is a Jordanian artist based in Dubai whose work blends vibrant acrylics with inspirations drawn from music, nature, literature, and motherhood. With formal training from the Jubilee School for Gifted Students and the Orfali Art Centre in Amman, her distinctive style developed through a mix of experimentation and self-driven practice. Since 2012, Nora has been a full-time artist, completing commissions and exhibiting globally. Her work has been included in notable exhibitions such as “Message of Love I” and “Message of Love II” at Sinyar Gallery in Dubai, and she has partnered with Galleries Lafayette Le Gourmet in Dubai for both art displays and children’s workshops. In addition to commissioned work, Nora has conducted workshops for both kids and adults in Dubai and Amman. Since September 2024, she has been sharing her passion at Kutubna Cultural Center, where she revived her interest in Arab artists and culture.

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