By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you searching for the perfect gift for the young readers in your life? This curated list of children’s books celebrates Arab heritage and identity, offering stories that highlight the richness of Arab cultures and traditions. Whether you want to educate, inspire, or simply share a meaningful … Continued
By: Amanda Najib / Arab America Contributing Writer Amanda Najib is an educator turned scholar, passionate about integrating Arab and Palestinian history into educational curricula. She is the author of Lana Makes Purple Pizza: A Palestinian Food Tale and focuses on the transformative power of narrative and representation in education. Picture books have an incredible … Continued
By Janette Habashi / Arab America Contributing Writer There is little documentation about Palestinian lives during the British Mandate, specifically about children. It is urgent to collect individual accounts and narratives about our grandparents during this era. The void in Palestinian historical accounts from the British Mandate era allows for misinformation and manipulation of events. … Continued
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer On a sunny day in 2021, while walking the streets of Little Ethiopia in my hometown of Los Angeles, I stumbled across a delicious new dinner spot crawling with everyone from singletons to large families. The food was top tier and came from all kinds of walks … Continued
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer I’m sick to my stomach, which is aching badly. I just barely through looking at the photos that I gathered for possible inclusion in this article. The photos of the Central American children who have been separated from their parents at the border with Mexico, mostly in Texas, are … Continued
SOURCE: CNN BY: ANGELA DEWAN CNN)The United Nations has verified 7,000 cases of children either killed or maimed in Syria’s seven-year war, but says unverified reports puts the number “way beyond 20,000.” This year has been particularly woeful for Syria’s children as violations against them rise significantly, according to a UN monitoring body, which has … Continued
SOURCE: STEP FEED BY: CEDRIC TANNOUS Earlier this week, Imperial College London and the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a study that showed how childhood and adolescent obesity rates are drastically increasing. With nearly 130 million participants aged between five and 19, the largest number of obese children appeared in East Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and high-income English-speaking … Continued
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger In honor of International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 each year, I have compiled a list of 10 books/series to help your daughters and sons read books with strong female characters. When children are exposed to these books, they are gaining a great opportunity to embrace “girl power” with … Continued
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Here is my list of the 10 essential ways to discover love in Arabic for the entire family. You can find books for kids, fun recipes and projects, and notorious love songs and movies that are guaranteed to put you in a romantic mood. 1. Mike Massy and Rania Zaghir Brave … Continued
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger The earlier you start teaching and using a second language, the more embedded it becomes in your child’s routine. Toddler years are perfect for introducing the Arabic language as a first or second language. The majority of the education resources for learning the Arabic language are intended for ages 4 and … Continued
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