Noor's Heroes: Umm Kulthum
Overview
Noor’s Heroes is a children’s book series that celebrates inspiring figures from the Arab world. Through engaging stories and vibrant illustrations, young readers discover the journeys of exceptional individuals who followed their dreams and made a difference.
This story introduces Umm Kulthum, the legendary Egyptian singer whose voice united generations across the Arab world. Rising from humble beginnings to iconic status, she broke barriers, shaped music history, and became a symbol of culture, resilience, and national pride.
Written by Myrna Ayyad
Illustrated by Sasha Haddad
Design by -scope Ateliers
About the Authors
Myrna Ayad
For over two decades, Myrna Ayad has authored, edited, and contributed to several books, magazines and dailies on visual art and culture from the Arab world and Iran. A frequent panellist, jurist, and moderator, her role as an independent cultural strategist has allowed her to work on projects within the luxury sector, government entities, private companies, and non-profit organisations in the Arab world. Based in the UAE for over four decades, Ayad is a graduate of the American University in Dubai.
Sasha Haddad
Sasha Haddad is a Lebanese illustrator currently based in Greece. She started working as a professional illustrator in 2014, right after her graduation from Cambridge School of Arts (UK). Haddad is the illustrator of over 15 children’s books and has illustrated covers of online and print magazines such as Vice Arabia, Miraa and Executive Magazine.
Technical Details
- Publication Date:
- Monday, July 28, 2025
- Language:
- English
- Format:
- Hardcover
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 21 cm
- Weight:
- 0.5 kg
- ISBN:
- 978-9948-711-69-8
- Number of Pages:
- 40
- Publisher:
- Kaph Books