Dr Alaa Al Najim
Assistant Professor in Children’s Literature
King Faisal University
Dr Alaa Al Najim is an early childhood scholar and Assistant Professor at King Faisal University, with a PhD in Children’s Literature and Culture from the University of Glasgow. She is a researcher, critic, writer, and storyteller who has authored eleven books, including award‑nominated titles in children’s literature. Alongside her academic work, she is a certified trainer and life coach specializing in personal development. Her advocacy centers on children’s literature, reading, and nurturing a strong culture of literacy.
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Storytelling for Early Years
Explore dynamic storytelling strategies for early years in this enjoyable workshop.
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Bringing Arabic Alive For Early Years
An interactive and dynamic panel that looks at ways to bring Arabic alive in the classroom, from policy to best practice.
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How To Promote Reading In Early Years
Reading to a child is important even from the earliest days of their lives - this workshop focuses on how best to approach this and ways to encourage and promote reading in the vital early years.
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Best Practices In Reading For Pleasure
With decades of experience between them, hear from our expert panelists on their experiences of what works and what doesn't in guiding and helping children to read in Arabic.
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What Books Do Children Enjoy?
Think you know what books children really like? Let's hear from children's authors as they discuss the ideas behind crafting a book that children want to pick up, enjoy and keep reading.
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