Author Archives: Dina Elabd

I am thrilled to announce that my books are not only on Amazon, but also on SOUQ.com! So much easier and more available for all my Egyptian readers! Literally have my books delivered straight to your house. Available here: https://egypt.souq.com/…/dina-e…/children's-books-355/a-t/s/  

Very happy I had the opportunity to join the British Council British Council Egypt in visiting schools across Cairo. I was able to mingle with students and speak about my experience learning at Cambridge and writing books. It was a lot of fun! Ncbis – New Cairo British International School, American International School in Egypt,ContinueContinue reading “British Council Tour!”

I am very happy to present my brand new cover for Melouq! Since I first published Melouq, my debut YA novel, I’ve been looking and looking for the perfect cover. I didn’t get it right the first or second time, but maybe I should have known! Third time’s the charm!  

I am very happy to finally release my third children’s book! The Magic Palm is a short story written with a lot of love about an Egyptian boy who lives on a date farm with his family… and experiences an unexpected bit of magic. Currently available on Amazon Kindle and Print. Enjoy! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1521062862

Last Saturday, the Egyptian Board of Books for Young People (EBBY) and the Shoura Assembly of Agriculture held an awards ceremony at the Zamalek Library. Well attended by local and regional publishers, authors, and illustrators, the day began with an award ceremony for the four winners of the Ardena or “Our Land” competition. Organized by EBBYContinueContinue reading “EBBY- Ardena Competition Results”

Last Tuesday, I was invited to dinner at the British Embassy as a finalist for the UK Alumni Award – Category: Professional Achievement. The British Embassy in Egypt organized an inspiring event where they brought together UK alumni with significant achievements in: professional, entrepreneurial, and social achievements. It was a wonderful night where these hardContinueContinue reading “Finalist for UK Alumni Award”

This Wednesday, I had the privilege of visiting the Canadian International School in Egypt where I spoke to students from different grades about writing in Egypt and my two books, Melouq and The Lion that Dressed as a Sheep. The day started with a warm welcome from the elementary school and a presentation to GradesContinueContinue reading “School Visit at CISE”

During CAC’s book fair last week, I was asked to introduce my book “The Lion that Dressed as a Sheep” to the elementary students in a story telling session. We sat on comfortable bean bags after school, surrounded by books and holiday decorations. Further information can be found at this article published by CAC here.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting the American International School in Egypt. I walked onto the beautiful campus with the goal of speaking to the middle school about my debut novel, Melouq. Furthermore, I was informed that it would be the end of reading month at AIS, so anything I could add about the importance ofContinueContinue reading “School Visit at AIS”