Aisha's Pearl: Julia Johnson & Maitha Al Khayat
Date/Time: Sunday 6 February 2022 12:00-13:00
Venue: Al Joud Ballroom 2, Hilton, Al Habtoor City
Language: English
Age: 5+
Session No: 150
When Aisha tries to show her discovery to her family, they are all too busy to look….. until Grandfather sees it and realizes she has found a treasure.
Two of the UAE’s best loved literary and artistic talents are here to bring you a delightful event exploring the tradition of pearl diving with fun and entertainment guaranteed.
As a child, Julia Johnson loved dressing up and making up stories! Her life has revolved around storytelling ever since! Her well-researched stories are widely acknowledged in the UAE for their local flavour and accuracy.
Maitha Al Khayat is a member of a new breed of superheroes. The mother of five is one of the UAE’s most prolific Emirati children’s illustrators and writers. In less than 10 years, Maitha has published more than 160 books, used in schools around the UAE.
As a child, Julia Johnson loved dressing up and making up stories! Her life has revolved around storytelling ever since! Her well-researched stories are widely acknowledged in the UAE for their local flavour and accuracy.
Maitha Al Khayat is a member of a new breed of superheroes. The mother of five is one of the UAE’s most prolific Emirati children’s illustrators and writers. In less than 10 years, Maitha has published more than 160 books, used in schools around the UAE.