From museum curator to children's author

In this episode, Shireen Sabanegh shares her journey from museum management in Jordan to creating children's stories in the UK. She reveals the intricate process of traditional publishing, from the excitement of having two manuscripts accepted to collaborating with publishers and illustrators. The discussion delves into  themes like representing disability in children's books through empowering narratives and the impact of storytelling on fostering inclusivity among young readers, particularly in Arabic children's literature. We explore Shireen's methods for teaching Arabic to children in the diaspora, blending classical and colloquial language Shireen also talks about her latest projects aimed at promoting adaptability and female empowerment, enhancing learning experiences beyond the classroom. She offers advice to aspiring authors on the importance of embracing revisions and feedback to refine their stories for young audiences.Send us Fan MailSupport the show📬 JOIN THE NEWSLETTERThe Storyteller Quest is  a weekly letter on writing,publishing, and the business of books.Subscribe, and I'll send you Traditional, Self, or Hybrid? —11 pages on what each publishing path really costs, plus a7-question worksheet that tells you which one is yours.Subscribe here.