Athba’s Gift – Interactive Storytime

Location: Kutubna Cultural Center, Madina Avenues, Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai

Travel into the desert of mythical creatures with a fun reading session of Athba’s Gift followed by an interactive activity. Athba wakes each day and flies into the desert with her companion, the great roc, to give gifts to the people she meets. Yet she cannot understand why, even while doing something she loves, she ends each day feeling sad and tired. A modern desert fable with a gentle reminder that even the most generous hearts need time to rest.

Meet the Contributor
Raween AlYahmadi is the author and illustrator of Athba’s Gift, published by ELF Publishing, a heartfelt story about burnout, self-care, and emotional wellbeing. Her earlier works include Monster in the Forest (Emirates Literature Foundation, 2020) and two Arabic titles “خربشات نحلة” and  “أطلال أشباح”. Rawan’s writing reflects her passion for diversity, mental health, and SEND awareness. Her illustrations have been showcased at the Middle East Comic Con, Maktaba Art Hub, and Global Village. She has also collaborated with the Local POD store to promote autism acceptance and has received awards for short story and poetry writing at the United Arab Emirates University. 

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Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts.
No payment on-site for capped workshops – pre-registration required.