Young Writers' Books Attract 475 Entries
The 18th edition of the Arab Children's Literature Award, organized by the Emirates Council for Young Readers, saw a participation of 475 entries from 20 Arab and international countries, representing a 16.7% increase compared to the previous edition, which featured 407 entries. The United Arab Emirates ranked first with 149 works, followed by Egypt with 115 entries. The submitted books spanned various categories, including illustrated books for children aged 5 to 9, early childhood books from birth to 5 years old, young adult books for ages 13 to 18, and chapter books for children aged 9 to 12. There was a notable increase in the presence of realistic books that present knowledge through creative methods. The final results will be announced at the Sharjah International Book Fair in November 2026, with the aim of promoting Arab children's literature and highlighting quality works that combine originality of ideas with high standards of writing and illustration.
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