Designation: Author
Maitha Al Khayat is an Emirati mother, an international children’s author, illustrator. In less than 10 years, Al Khayat has published nearly 200 books; some translated into English and Turkish, and others used in curriculums at schools around the country. She has won many literary awards and her latest achievements are winning best Arabic picture book “Hunting My Breakfast”, and best English Picture Book “Aisha’s Pearl” at the Sharjah Children’s Book Award, at the Sharjah Reading Festival 2024.She also inspires adults and children on how to write and illustrate picture books.