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UAE enhances presence at youth book conference
The United Arab Emirates participated in the 40th World Conference of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in Canada. Three Emirati works were selected for the 2026 International Honor List, including the book "House of Wisdom" by Her Highness Sheikha Boudour Al Qasimi, which explores Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age and emphasizes the importance of preserving knowledge and memory. The conference also discussed the role of children's literature in supporting mental health and fostering cross-cultural understanding, with particular focus on the "Once Upon a Time" initiative aimed at delivering books to children in conflict zones. Additionally, the board announced a collaboration with "Book Bird" to publish research on children's literature in the Arabic language, and preparations are underway to host another edition of the conference in Sharjah in 2030.
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