Wafa' Tarnowska

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

★ "A beautiful and poignant coming-of-age book . . . Based on the author's and illustrator's personal experiences, this unique war story is full of hope and resilience that shines through even the worst of situations" - School Library Journal, starred review The world of books is wonderful, Nour thought, looking at the piles of books around her. Like a galaxy full of stars. Some are shinier than others, but together they make the sky sparkle. When their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin Amir create a secret underground library, finding hope and escape for the people in their community within its walls. Based on the author's life and inspired by true events, Nour's Secret Library reveals the power of books to heal, transport, and create safe havens in difficult times. Highlights the resilience of children and the comfort of stories Inspired by real events and personal experience Perfect for young readers learning about empathy and courage

“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal Sabeh el kheyr! Let's spend a day in Lebanon! Eat labneh and man’ousheh for breakfast, dance the dabke with Teta and Jeddo, and enjoy kaak and zaatar on the go. Even learn words in Arabic with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series with over 200k copies sold Written by Lebanese author Wafa’ Tarnowska and Colombian-Lebanese illustrator Ruaida Mannaa Endnotes provide more insights into life in Lebanon

Discover Sheherazade, the famous storyteller, dive into the musical world of singer Fairuz, and meet Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize Winner. Here in one unique volume are twenty-five outstanding women from the Middle East, who have created a legacy through strength of vision, leadership, courage and sheer determination. Written by award-winning children s author and trailblazer, Wafa' Tarnowska, this unique collection of short biographies is illustrated with stunning, contemporary art by five internationally recognised artists.

From Lebanese writer Wafa' Tarnowska and Spanish artist Carole Hénaff, this magnificent new edition of The Arabian Nights brings together famous and less familiar tales from A Thousand and One Nights and includes the frame story of Shahrazade and Shahriyar.