Nadine Kaadan

Nadine Kaadan (born 1985) is a Syrian children's book illustrator and writer living in London.

She has published 15 books,[1] including stories celebrating the Arab world.

Her mission is to champion empowered and inclusive representation in children’s books so that every child can see themselves in a story.

She is a member of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).[2] Her illustrations have been exhibited at the BIB exhibition (Biennale of illustration Bratislava 2011).[3]

In 2021, Nadine was commissioned by The Story Museum to be the writer of Amal Meets Alice, a procession event in Oxford [4]

Early life and education

Nadine was born in Paris, France.[5]

She graduated in the Faculty of Fine Arts of Damascus[6] and acquired two Masters, one in Illustration at Kingston University, and another in Art and Politics at Goldsmith College, University of London.

Awards

• Kaadan was on the list of the BBC's 100 Women announced on 23 November 2020.[7]
• "Leila Answer Me" (2011) Winner Anna Lindh Award (the Best Fiction Book for children with special needs),[8]
• "Tomorrow" (2019) nominee Kate Greenaway Medal
• "Tomorrow" (2019) nominee The Little Rebels Children's Book Awards

References

1. ilsole24ore.com
2. ibby.org
3. jacketflap.com
4. https://www.storymuseum.org.uk/amal
5. https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/arab-showcase/2022/08/11/through-the-looking-glass-of-syrian-author-and-illustrator-nadine-kaadan/
6. arabchildrensliterature.com
7. "BBC 100 Women 2020: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
8. corriere.it; saidfoundation.org