Dr Ghada AlKilani holds a PhD in Education from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and is currently pursuing a second Master's degree in Literature and Translation.
Her research focuses on the intersection of education and literature, with a particular emphasis on storytelling in kindergarten, fostering engagement with reading, children's literature, and literary education. She is especially interested in how storytelling, both traditional and digital, contributes to cultivating a love of reading and enriching literary experiences.
During her last attendance at Reading for Pleasure Conference, she presented a paper exploring the potential of digital storytelling in encouraging engagement with reading.