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Press Release

The workshop’s first phase, which commenced on 20 May 2024, and lasted over two months, was

successfully concluded. Fatima Al-Amiri, writer and illustrator, led the workshop and delivered a
broad range of hands-on training exercises focused on innovative techniques, creative tools, and

novel visual effects in the creation of illustrations for children’s stories. Together with teaching

the fundamentals of developing characters and illustrating story scenes, the activities also
covered the principles of writing children’s novels.

During this phase, participants gained knowledge regarding the fundamental elements and

aesthetic aspects of children’s stories, including understanding the selection of suitable colors,
arranging elements on the page, and effectively utilizing blank spaces. Furthermore, they were

also introduced to a diverse collection of Arabic and non-Arabic story models, acquiring familiarity
with various global methods for designing and producing engaging children’s stories and books.

Participants also had the unique opportunity to receive practical training sessions focused on
book cover designs. This training was targeted at educating them about the common mistakes so

they could steer clear and have a thorough understanding of the artistic processes involved in
book production. With these necessary skills and theoretical knowledge, the participants are well-

prepared to produce illustrative scenarios for stories crafted by their fellow peers in other
storytelling workshops conducted by DIPW. These illustrations will undergo further feedback and

guidance from the workshop facilitators before being prepared for publication in the next phase.

Through its flagship innovative knowledge initiatives and projects, DIPW has secured numerous

remarkable feats across Arab countries, including Kuwait, Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt.
Remarkably, the program has established itself as a leading intellectual platform that plays an

instrumental role in promoting a significant Arab renaissance in children’s literature. Its main
focus falls on fostering young and creative talents in children’s writing while offering support,

encouragement, and enhancement of their abilities.

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