Children's literature remains marginalized in most Arab countries, perceived as second or third-tier literature, much like detective novels. Consequently, critical studies of this literature are almost nonexistent, except for a few academic studies and dissertations for master's degrees. The public criticism is very distant from this
We are not supernatural, we admit our limited abilities and annoying mood swings. We pride ourselves on the multiplicity of roles and bearing burdens. Despite our fragility, we challenge ourselves and drive ourselves to the secret Guantanamo prisons for discipline and torture, reaffirming resilience in the face of crossroads and their iron
Without it, our lives turn into routine, colors fall around us, and everything becomes gray. The day begins without expectations and ends without achievements. Dreams fade, energy to get up every morning is exhausted, and we are haunted by the feelings of fatigue and exhaustion. We live without a motive that feeds our spirits and ignites our
I have been, and continue to be, a proponent of what I termed the "One in a Million Club." The concept is simple: our beloved Egypt's population has exceeded one hundred million by several millions. Still, let's limit ourselves to one hundred million. The idea is to select one creative individual from every million in each
The innate human inclination to create social ripples—an inherent yearning for acknowledgment—is something that may be hard to admit, but it resonates within all of us. It is ingrained in our very essence, driven not merely by the pursuit of acceptance, but rather by the desire to elicit a response. We derive a certain thrill from
