2026 International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature

The Winners: 2026 International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature

November 5, 2026

Yesterday in Sharjah, organizers announced the five winners of the prestigious 2026 International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature.

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