Wafa' Tornowska reads and discusses her children's book Nour's Secret Library

About Nour's Secret Library:

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.

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Wafa' Tarnowska was born in Lebanon and has lived and worked in Australia, India, Cyprus, Poland, the UK and Dubai. She is currently based in the UK dreaming of a hideaway in the land of Dante. In her work, Wafa' strives to create a valuable bridge between East and West, helping to break down the stereotypical images people have of one another.

Wafa' is the author of several children's books translated into numerous languages (Dutch, Danish, Korean, French, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese) and two books of quotes for adults. She is also a radio broadcaster, lecturer and adores travelling. Her top three countries currently are Italy, of course, as well as Burma and Poland. She has translated numerous books from English to Arabic and four plays from Arabic to English.

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