Noor's Heroes: Um Kulthum - Arabic

 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.

أبطال نور هي سلسلة كتب أطفال تحتفي بشخصيات ملهمة من العالم العربي. من خلال قصص ممتعة ورسوم نابضة بالحياة، يرافق القرّاء الصغار رحلات أشخاص استثنائيين اتبعوا شغفهم وتركوا بصمة حقيقية في مجتمعاتهم

في هذا الكتاب، نتعرّف إلى أم كلثوم، الأسطورة الغنائية المصرية التي جمع صوتها الأجيال في مختلف أنحاء العالم العربي. انطلقت من بدايات بسيطة، وتجاوزت التحديات، لتصبح رمزاً للفن والثقافة والصمود والفخر الوطني

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.