USER:ESRAAHAIDAR DAR AL HADAEK

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Foundation

Dar Al Hadaek is specialized in printing, publishing and distributing children’s books and magazines in the Arab world since 1987. It publishes “Ahmad” magazine (8+) and “Touta Touta” magazine (5+) as well as books to all age groups. Twenty four years ago Dar Al Hadaek started by publishing “Ahmad” magazine for all boys and girls. Then it published “Touta Touta” magazine which was the first in the Arab world that was dedicated to this age group knowing that “Touta Touta” is published monthly.

The publishing house was awarded many prizes for its books, whether regarding the content, the idea or the layout. It also takes part continuously in the Arab and international book fairs. Its writers and illustrators have been actively present in these fairs as well as in the workshops and specialized forums all around the world. The publishing house is a member of the following bodies: - Arab Children Book Publisher’s Forum - International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) - The syndicate of Lebanese publishers - The syndicate of Arab publishers.

Publications

 Books: until now Dar Al Hadaek has published more than 350 books, and it plans to publish a book every month that will fill a gap in the Arabic child library whether as stories or as variety of books.

“Ahmad” magazine: it was founded in 1987. It is a monthly magazine of various interests for children between 8 and 14 years old. It aims at strengthening the relation between children and the books and developing their artistic and literary taste. In 2008, the Dubai Press Club awarded it the prize of best journalistic work for children.

“Touta Touta” magazine: is the first magazine in the Arab world that is specialized in the age group between 4 and 7 years. It has been widely popular in Lebanon and the Arab world since it was founded in 2000. It constitutes a backup source for all teaching process that believes in free reading. In 2006, the Dubai Press Club awarded it the prize of the best journalistic work for children.

Prizes

Dar Al Hadaek has published more than 350 books and was awarded many prizes including:

•The first Arab literary creative prize for children’s books from the Arab Cultural Club- Beirut for the book “The fish and the sea”- 1993.

•Noma Concours for picture book illustrations- Japan- Asia/ Pacific organized by Asia Cultural Center for UNESCO (ACCU) for the book “The newborn”- 1994.

•The encouragement prize for the character of “Tufaha” by the fair that was organized by the Arab Center for Childhood and Development- Cairo-1996.

•The prize of the Sharjah International Book Fair for the best writer, illustrator and publisher for the book “My friend who loves me a lot”- 1996.

•The prize of the Lebanese Board on Books for Young People for the book “A day out of School”- 1997. •The prize of the Lebanese Board on Books for Young People for the book “The clouds Does not Rain Toys”- 1998. •The prize of the Lebanese Board on Books for Young People for the book “When the Storm Blows”- 1999. •Choosing the book “Ghassan Knows the Most Beautiful Place” among the White Ravens International Youth Library- Munchen, list of 2004. •An honoring from the Mayor of Sharjah Dr.Sultan Bin Mohammed Al- Kassimi during Sharjah Book Exhibition in 2005. •The Arab Press award of the Dubai Press Club for “Touta Touta” magazine as the best work for children in 2006. •An honoring by the Lebanese Culture Minister Dr. Tarek Mitri in 2006. •The first prize of the Arabic Culture Club for the best designed book in Beirut International Exhibition for the book “Two tales” in 2007. •Choosing the book “What Does Yasser Want to Say” among the White Ravens International Youth Library- Munchen, list of 2007. •The Arab Press award of the Dubai Press Club for “Ahmad” magazine as the best work for children in 2008. •Award of the Arabic Culture Club for the best designed book in Beirut International Exhibition for the book “the Alphabet of Animals” in 2008. •Etisalat Prize from the Arab Children’s Book Publishers Forum for the book “I Love” in 2009. •Nominating the book “Friends that are Enemies” in the IBBY honor list of 2010 regarding the best illustrations. •The selection for “the Best fiction book for children with special needs” competition, organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation for the book “Bilal and Amer” in 2010. •Assabil prize for the book “Yasser’s Shopping List” regarding the best text written for children (6-12) in 2010.

•Choosing the book “Thus the Colors Change” among the White Ravens International Youth Library- Munchen, list of 2011.

Participating in book fairs

Dar Al Hadaek participates in local fairs including the Beirut International Book Fair. In addition to 50 school fairs and others organized by educational institutes. In the Arab world, it participates in the book fairs: Doha, Sharjah, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain. It also participates in Frankfurt book fair, Paris book fair, London book fair and Bologna book fair.