Badriya Al Shamsi
Mentor

Badriya Al Shamsi

Children's writing trainer, storyteller, novelist, and poet
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
  • Worked in many media and administrative positions
  • Cooperated with prestigious institutions to train children on creative writing, such as the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCY), the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, and the Emirates Writers Union.
  • Ranked first in the youth short story competition held by the MCY in 2014
  • Published her novel Thawat Ukhra (Other Egos) through the DIPW
  • Her first children’s story was titled Al-Asmak al-Tayera (Flying Fish)
  • Her books include: Al-Maa Yab-hath 'an Lawn (Water Searches for Color), Origami Tea, and Hassa Katheba Jiddan (A Very False Sense).